Spicy Blackened Fish and Strawberry Salsa Recipe

Name: Spicy Blackened Fish and Strawberry Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Finely Diced Fresh Strawberries; 1 Tablespoon Very Finely Diced Celery, Including Some Diced Celery Leaves; 3 Tablespoons Finely Diced Fresh Basil; 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Peppercorns; 2 whole (about 1/2 Lb. Size) Fish Fillets, Such As Tilapia, Catfish, Salmon, Halibut, Or Red Snapper; 1 Tablespoon Grape Seed Oil; 2 teaspoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 4 teaspoons Butter

Servings: persons

1 cup Finely Diced Fresh Strawberries
1 Tablespoon Very Finely Diced Celery, Including Some Diced Celery Leaves
3 Tablespoons Finely Diced Fresh Basil
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Honey
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne
1/2 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Peppercorns
2 whole (about 1/2 Lb. Size) Fish Fillets, Such As Tilapia, Catfish, Salmon, Halibut, Or Red Snapper
1 Tablespoon Grape Seed Oil
2 teaspoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
4 teaspoons Butter

1
For the strawberry salsa, combine strawberries with celery, basil, balsamic vinegar and honey and allow flavors to blend while preparing fish.
2
Blend paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper together well and spread evenly onto a plate.
3
Cut fillets into halves and cover all sides of each half well with seasonings on plate.
4
Place each half into very hot oil on high heat.
5
Sear each side of the fillets until blackened and cooked through.
6
The time depends on the thickness and coldness of the fish, usually 23 minutes for each side.
7
Sprinkle fish with lemon juice while still in the hot pan.
8
Just before removing from hot pan, place a teaspoon of butter on each piece of fish, until it melts.
9
Plate the fish and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes before adding the strawberry salsa on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Finely Diced Fresh Strawberries, 1 Tablespoon Very Finely Diced Celery, Including Some Diced Celery Leaves, 3 Tablespoons Finely Diced Fresh Basil, 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Blackened Fish and Strawberry Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Blackened Fish and Strawberry Salsa

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