Spiced Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Black Beans Corn Salsa
Savor the flavors of grilled salmon, enhanced with a zesty smoky rub, accompanied by a vibrant salsa made from fresh black beans and sweet corn.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 lime
- 4 6 oz Alaskan wild salmon fillets
- olive oil spray
- lime wedges for serving
- 15.5 oz can black beans
- 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 3 tbsp finely minced cilantro
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, blend all the spices together, from paprika to cocoa powder, until well combined.
- 2
Drizzle lime juice over the salmon fillets, then generously coat them with the spice mixture; allow them to rest for approximately 5 minutes.
- 3
In the meantime, pour oil into a large sauté pan and warm it over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2 minutes; then incorporate the black beans, corn, and salt, cooking until everything is heated through, which should take around 6 to 8 minutes.
- 5
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the cilantro and additional lime juice.
- 6
Preheat a clean outdoor grill (ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled) or, if using an indoor method, heat a lightly oiled grill pan over high heat.
- 7
Once the grill is hot, place the salmon on it, cover, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish turns opaque all the way through.
- 8
Plate the salmon alongside the black beans and corn, garnishing with lime wedges for serving.