You will love the spicy smoked flavor of the salmon paired with the black bean and corn side with fresh lime and cilantro flavors. This is a complete meal ready is less than 30 minutes.
1 tsp smoked paprika
1½ tsp brown sugar
½ tsp chipotle chili powder
½ tsp ground cumin
½ a tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
juice of 1 lime
4 x 6 oz Alaskan wild salmon fillets
olive oil spray
lime wedges for serving
1 (15 oz) can Lodi Black Beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15 oz) can Lodi Whole Kernel Corn, drained & rinsed
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
3 tbsp finely minced cilantro
1 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
kosher salt to taste
1. Combine all the spices in a small bowl, paprika to cocoa powder.
2. Squeeze lime juice over salmon then rub in the spices to completely coat; set aside to rest about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat.
4. Add onions and sauté 2 minutes; add beans, corn and salt and cook until heated through, about 6 – 8 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and toss in cilantro and lime juice.
6. Heat a clean outdoor grill (make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled) or if cooking indoors a lightly oiled grill pan over high heat.
7. When hot, grill the salmon covered for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the fish is opaque throughout.
8. Serve with black beans, corn and lime wedges.
9. This recipe serves 4 people.