Dinner for 4

Cajun Salmon with Mango Salsa

Name: Cajun Salmon with Mango Salsa
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 4 skinless salmon filets; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tsp each smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp each dried oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tsp spice rub; 1 mango; 1 cup chopped pineapple; 1 avocado; 1/2 red bell pepper; 2 tbsp diced red onion; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 jalapeno; 1/5 tsp salt (optional); lime juice (optional)

$23.64for 433 minServes 4

Cajun-seasoned salmon cooks in a skillet and pairs with a fresh mango, pineapple, and avocado salsa.

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Salmon fillets, 1.5 lb$9.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$14.98Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Pineapple and mango, 1.25$3.49 each typical	1.25	$4.69Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$23.64

Swaps

Swap salmon fillets for white fish (tilapiaabout $3.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

33 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$5.91 per serving$23.64 for 4

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Ingredients

4 skinless salmon filets
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp each smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp each dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tsp spice rub
1 mango
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 avocado
1/2 red bell pepper
2 tbsp diced red onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno
1/5 tsp salt (optional)
lime juice (optional)

Steps

Mix smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss mango, pineapple, avocado, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice in a bowl.
Coat the salmon with the spice mixture and heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the salmon for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 145 F or flakes easily.
Rest the salmon for 3 minutes, then top it with the mango salsa.

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