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Salmon With Mango Salsa

A vibrant dish with fresh salmon topped with sweet mango salsa, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces fresh salmon fillets Choose those of equal thickness for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Divided for brushing.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Black pepper To taste.
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 piece ripe mango Diced.
  • 1 medium red onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Diced.
  • 1 medium jalapeño Diced.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Chopped.
  • 1 piece lime Juice of.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Black pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation of Mango Salsa
  1. Dice the mango, onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño into uniform pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  3. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Let it sit to meld flavors.
Cooking the Salmon
  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. For grilling, preheat grill to medium-high and cook salmon skin-side down for 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. For baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake salmon for 12-15 minutes.
  4. Check doneness using the flake test, ensuring internal temperature reaches 125-130°F for medium.
Plating
  1. Transfer cooked salmon to plates and spoon generous amounts of mango salsa over each fillet.
  2. Serve immediately while salmon is hot and salsa is fresh.

Notes

Serve with coconut rice, grilled corn, black beans, a green salad, or warm tortillas for a complete meal. Do not overcook the salmon for best flavor.