1-First Step: Mix the salsa Start by making the mango avocado salsa so the flavors have a little time to blend while you cook the rest of the meal. Add the diced mangoes, diced avocado, minced cilantro, minced red onion, minced jalapeno if using, honey, lime juice, lime zest, and salt to a bowl. Stir gently so the avocado stays chunky and does not turn mushy.

2-Second Step: Cook the rice Cook 1.5 cups rice according to the package instructions. White rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, or even cauliflower rice can work depending on what you like and what you already have in the pantry. While the rice cooks, you can move right into the salmon prep.

3-Third Step: Make the salmon rub Preheat your oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with foil. This high heat helps the salmon cook quickly while keeping the inside tender. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and olive oil until they form a thick paste.

4-Fourth Step: Season the salmon Place the salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands or a spoon to rub the spice paste all over the top of the fish. Try to coat it evenly so every piece gets plenty of smoky, savory flavor.

5-Fifth Step: Bake until just done Bake the salmon for 6 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Thin fillets may be ready in about 6 to 8 minutes, while thicker cuts often need closer to 10 to 12 minutes. Watch the color closely as it cooks. The fish should go from translucent to opaque and begin flaking easily when you test it with a fork.

6-Sixth Step: Build the bowls Spoon the cooked rice into bowls, then top with pieces of flaky salmon. Add a generous scoop of mango avocado salsa over the top. Try to get a little of everything in each bowl so you get the smoky salmon, sweet fruit, creamy avocado, and bright citrus all together.

7-Final Step: Serve right away Serve the bowls while the salmon is warm and the rice is still fluffy. The contrast between hot salmon and cool salsa is what makes this dish so satisfying. If you want a little extra kick, add more jalapeno or a tiny squeeze of lime over the top just before serving.