Description
Homemade Salmon with Mango Salsa brings tropical paradise to your dinner plate, blending fresh Pacific salmon with sweet, zesty Caribbean-inspired flavors. Delicate fish mingles with bright salsa, creating a perfect balance you will savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (4–6 ounces each)
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Salsa Components:
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, and spices in a large bowl. Gently coat salmon fillets, ensuring even coverage. Refrigerate for minimum 20 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Prepare fresh mango salsa by dicing mango, avocado, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Combine ingredients in a bowl, adding lime juice and salt. Delicately toss mixture to maintain avocado’s integrity, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- For grilling, preheat to 400-450°F and oil grates. Place salmon skin-side-down, cooking 7-9 minutes. Rotate fish midway, monitoring grill marks to prevent burning. Alternatively, bake in 400°F oven on parchment-lined sheet for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 135-140°F.
- Present salmon with abundant mango salsa, complementing with coconut rice or crisp green salad for a complete, refreshing meal.
Notes
- Customize marinade by swapping maple syrup with honey or agave for different sweetness levels.
- Dial down jalapeño heat by removing seeds and membranes for milder salsa.
- Prevent salmon from drying out by monitoring cooking time closely and checking internal temperature.
- Enhance dish’s nutrition by using wild-caught salmon for higher omega-3 content and more sustainable seafood choice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg