Blackened Salmon Over Sautéed Mushroom and Broccoli Salad

Directions1Sprinkle blackened seasoning evenly over the salmon fillets, pressing gently to adhere. Set aside.2In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon or mesh sieve, immediately transfer the broccoli to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. After 2 minutes, drain the broccoli and place in a medium mixing bowl.3In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Whisk together until well mixed. Pour over the blanched broccoli and toss to coat evenly.4Heat avocado oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sea salt, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add to the broccoli bowl. Mix well.5Place ghee in a separate sauté pan and heat over high heat for 2 minutes. Add salmon, flesh-side down, and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3-5 more minutes. Flip the salmon and cook for another 5 minutes, or until done to your liking.6Divide broccoli salad onto each plate. Top with a salmon fillet. Garnish with sliced avocado and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.7Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the salmon and salad separate for best results.blockquote::before { content: none ! important; }