Mango Habanero Salmon With Cilantro Lime Pepper Rice

Salmon is a rich yet healthy fish that is complemented perfectly by the citrus & spices found in Bolner’s Fiesta Brand Mango Habanero Rub. Add a side of cilantro-lime rice, and you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will enjoy. As an added bonus, this dish is quick to assemble and easy for anyone to make. Get your taste buds ready for a citrus explosion!

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:

Four skinless salmon filets (6 – 8 oz. each)
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 tbsp. Bolner’s Fiesta Brand Mango Habanero Rub
1 cup white rice
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. Bolner’s Fiesta Brand Lime Pepper

Directions:

Instructions for Salmon

1. Pat salmon filets dry and brush each filet with 1/2 tbsp. olive oil. Season the top of each filet liberally with 1 tbsp. Mango Habanero Rub.
2. Preheat oven to 325F and place seasoned filets on baking sheet approximately 1 inch apart.
3. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fish reaches 145F internal temperature (medium).
   Pro Tip – keep a close eye on temperature to avoid dry salmon.
4. Let rest for 3-5 minutes and serve with cilantro-lime rice (instructions below).

Instructions for Rice

1. Combine 1 cup white rice with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to boil.
2. Once rice reaches boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all water is absorbed.
3. When water is absorbed, add butter, cilantro, and Lime Pepper to rice and fluff together with fork. Let sit in saucepan for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to combine.