Mango Salsa Salmon

Mango Salsa Salmon

Salmon is one of my all-time favorite foods.  I love grilled salmon, poached salmon, baked salmon, salmon with lemon, smoked salmon... really just all salmon.  Lately, I have been broiling salmon in the oven with a butter and spice mixture on top.  Easy and quick!

Today's salmon recipe has a slightly spicy kick that is cooled down by the sweet salsa.  Serve it with quinoa and a splash of lemon or lime juice, and the meal is complete.  The recipe is a favorite, and I am sure you will love it too.

Ingredients:
**for two people half the recipe

Salmon
1 1/2 - 2 pounds of salmon
3 Tbs melted butter

Spice Mix
1 garlic glove - minced
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cracked pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. cayenne - this is what makes it spicy, add less if you like

Mango Salsa
1 large ripe mango - cubed
1 large avocado - cubed
1/4 cup diced grape tomatoes
2 Tbs. diced red onion
1 tsp. lime juice (or lemon juice)
1/2 tsp. salt

Other:
1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Place 1 cup of rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water (or broth) in a pot.  
2. Bring to boil then turn to low and keep covered for 20 minutes.  
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  Once heated, switch to high broil.  
4. In a small bowl, combine spices and melted butter to create a spread.
5. Rub mixture on top of salmon filets.  Make sure the salmon is covered.  
6. On broil, cook salmon for 9-10 minutes (careful, it goes from done to overdone quickly).  
7. While salmon is cooking, combine salsa ingredients in a serving bowl.  
8. Serve salmon with salsa and quinoa.

This is one of my favorites.... enjoy!