Jun 09 2026
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Blackened Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Time45m
Serves4

Island rice, black beans, cilantro and pineapple chimichurri

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Ingredients

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For the Blackened Salmon

For the Island Rice

For the Black Beans

For the Pineapple Chimichurri

Method

For the Blackened Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spice Mix

    In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Season the Salmon

    Rub the spice mix all over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.

  3. 3

    Cook the Salmon

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned salmon fillets. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the salmon is cooked through and has a blackened crust.

For the Island Rice

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine white rice, coconut milk, water, and salt.

  2. 5

    Cook the Rice

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

  3. 6

    Finish the Rice

    Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro. Fluff the rice with a fork.

For the Black Beans

  1. 7

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

  2. 8

    Add Black Beans

    Add the canned black beans (drained and rinsed) and cumin. Stir to combine and cook until heated through. Season with salt to taste.

For the Pineapple Chimichurri

  1. 9

    Blend Ingredients

    In a blender, combine fresh pineapple, parsley, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

  2. 10

    Season the Chimichurri

    Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Blend again to incorporate.

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