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Ninja Woodfire Blackened Salmon

Ninja Woodfire Blackened Salmon

This blackened salmon recipe with mango salsa offers bold flavors in an easy, weeknight-friendly dish. We put the ribbed grill grate and flat top to the test on the Woodfire grill, comparing the results. Which method wins? Both taste fantastic—find out which one you’ll prefer!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ninja woodfire
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Calories: 623kcal
Author: Dad

Equipment

  • Ninja Woodfire
  • Ninja Woodfire Flat Top or Grill Plate
  • Wood Pellets
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Skinless Salmon
  • 1 Lime

Blackening Rub

  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 4 tablespoon Butter

Mango Salsa Ingredients:

  • 1 Large Mango
  • ½ Red Onion
  • ¼ Cup Lime juice
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro
  • 2 Limes

Instructions

Salmon:

  • Season: Cut the salmon into 6oz servings. Melt the butter and brush the salmon on both sides. Mix all of the dry seasonings together and sprinkle it liberally on the top side of the salmon.
  • Setup & Preheat: Insert the Flat Top or Grill Grate accessory into the Woodfire. Load up the Woodfire Pellet Hopper with the pellets of your choice. Fire up the Woodfire Grill by setting it to the Grill HI setting and press the Woodfire button. Set the time to 12 minutes and hit start.
  • Grill: When the Wooodfire says “Add Food” place the salmon face down and close the lid and cook for 4 minutes. Open the lid and flip the salmon, and squeeze some lime juice on top. Close the lid and cook on the other side until the salmon reaches 140F (60C)-145F(63C). This will take 2-3 minutes.
  • Rest: Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes and top with the mango salsa and enjoy!

INSTRUCTIONS Mango Salsa:

  • Prepare the Ingredients: Dice up the mango, red onion, and tomatoes. Chop up the cilantro and cut the limes in half.
  • Mix: Add all of the ingredients except the limes to a bowl. Mix well and squeeze the limes over it and mix again.
  • Keep Cold: Keep the salsa cold until you are ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 3892mg | Potassium: 1090mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 5996IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 6mg
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