Cajun Blackened Salmon with Jollof Rice & Garden Salad

This Cajun Blackened Salmon with Jollof Rice & Garden Salad is a vibrant and flavorful meal featuring perfectly seasoned blackened salmon, aromatic tomato-infused Jollof rice, and a crisp garden salad. The combination of smoky spices, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables makes this dish a satisfying and well-balanced lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the Blackened Salmon

4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Jollof Rice

2 cups long-grain rice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup tomato sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 bay leaf

For the Garden Salad

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cucumber, sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Fresh parsley, for garnish

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