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Spiced Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Black Beans Corn Salsa

A smoky sweet spice crust clings to tender grilled salmon, delivering deep warmth and a subtle cocoa depth that melts into each flaky bite. Bright lime kissed black bean salsa bursts beneath, offering crisp freshness against the rich, savory fish.

Spiced Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Black Beans Corn Salsa
Total
28 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
442
Protein
44g
Carbs
39g
Fat
13g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
337mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 lime (juice of)
  • 4 6 oz Alaskan wild salmon fillets
  • olive oil spray
  • lime wedges, for serving
  • 15 1/2 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
  • 3 tbsp finely minced cilantro
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
  • kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

  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 saute 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.