Smoked paprika salmon is an easy Mexican salmon recipe that is seasoned, pan-fried/ baked, and served alongside sweet and spicy mango salsa. A quick salmon dinner for busy and hungry weeknights!
Season the salmon fillets with the spice rub. Drizzle lime juice on the fillets.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and place the fillets skin side down. (Fry the fillets in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan.)
Cook on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. then flip and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes.
How to bake paprika salmon
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
Season the salmon and sprinkle lime juice. Place in a baking tray or baking sheet and spray olive oil. Bake in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until your desired doneness. (If you want it well done, bake for 10 minutes.)
How to make mango salsa
Combine all ingredients and let it sit for 5 minutes. Serve with paprika salmon. Or break the salmon into chunks and serve on tortillas with mango salsa topped with healthy avocado sauce.
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Notes
Additions and variations
If you like more spice in your salmon, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.
Add more depth to the flavors by adding ½ a teaspoon of sweet paprika to the spice mixture.
1/2 teaspoon of dried herbs like oregano or dill can be added to the seasoning.
If you have an avocado, chop finely and add to the mango salsa. (Remember to increase the seasoning: chili, salt and lime juice.)
Have pineapple at home? Swap mango salsa with this pineapple pico de gallo salsa that also works great with the smoked paprika flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Paprika Salmon Recipe with Mango Salsa
Amount per Serving
Calories
148.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1.5
g
9
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.8
g
Cholesterol
0.6
mg
0
%
Sodium
586.8
mg
26
%
Potassium
246.5
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
13.6
g
5
%
Fiber
2.4
g
10
%
Sugar
9.1
g
10
%
Protein
1.5
g
3
%
Vitamin A
1183
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
34.6
mg
42
%
Calcium
25.5
mg
3
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.