Southwestern Salmon & Black Beans Recipe

Name: Southwestern Salmon & Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces skin and bones removed; salt and pepper; 1 small onion, minced; 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1/4 inch; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chicken or 1 tablespoon vegetable broth; ½ cup chicken or ½ cup vegetable broth; 15 ounces black beans, drained; 1 ½ tablespoons red chili powder; 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 1 medium avocado, cubed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped pumpkin seeds; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces skin and bones removed
salt and pepper
1 small onion, minced
1 small red bell pepper, diced 1/4 inch
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chicken or 1 tablespoon vegetable broth
½ cup chicken or ½ cup vegetable broth
15 ounces black beans, drained
1 ½ tablespoons red chili powder
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 medium avocado, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped pumpkin seeds
salt and pepper

1
Season salmon with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon broth in a 10-12 inch stainless steel skillet.
3
When broth begins to steam add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute on medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently.
4
Add 1/2 cup broth, drained beans and red chili powder.
5
Cook for another 10 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
While beans are cooking, preheat broiler.
8
Place a stainless steel or cast iron skillet large enough for salmon under the heat to get hot.
9
This takes about 10 minutes.
10
In a bowl mix together sauce ingredients: cilantro, mint, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper; set aside.
11
Place salmon in the hot pan and return to broiler about 5 inches from the heat source for best results.
12
Broil salmon for about 7 minutes for medium doneness.
13
Serve salmon, beans, lettuce and avocado together on a plate.
14
Top salmon and lettuce with sauce topping.

486

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces skin and bones removed, salt and pepper, 1 small onion, minced, 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1/4 inch, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Salmon & Black Beans falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Salmon & Black Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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