Blackened Rockfish with Avocado and Corn Salsa Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 rockfish fillets (6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun-style seasoning, homemade or store-bought
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided use
• 2 tablespoons diced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided use
• 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels
• Half of a small avocado, seeded, peeled and diced
• Juice of one lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Kosher salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Rub seasoning all over fish filets. Set aside.
2. Heat cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion and sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Add pepper and corn. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer veggies to a small bowl.
3. To the bowl, add avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and cumin. Gently toss. Season with salt, to taste. Set aside.
4. Return cast-iron skillet to medium heat. Once pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Gently lay fillets in skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, just until fish is opaque throughout.
5. Transfer fish to serving plate. Spoon salsa over fish. Serve with rice or tortillas, as desired.