Description
Grilled salmon with mango salsa brings tropical flavors dancing right to your dinner plate, making weeknight meals feel like a breezy island escape. Fresh Pacific salmon gets perfectly charred and topped with a zesty mango mixture that adds a delightful kick to your evening meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) salmon fillet
- 1 ripe mango, diced
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (15 grams) cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
Seasoning and Preparation:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up the grill to a sizzling medium-high heat, creating the perfect cooking environment for your salmon.
- Massage the salmon fillet with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper to enhance its natural flavors.
- Place the seasoned salmon on the hot grill, letting it cook for 4-6 minutes on each side until the fish becomes tender and easily separates with a fork.
- During the salmon’s cooking time, craft a vibrant salsa by dicing the ripe mango into small, uniform cubes.
- Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño, then add them to the mango along with freshly chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze the entire lime over the salsa ingredients, creating a bright and zesty flavor profile.
- Gently toss the salsa components together, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients and flavors.
- Transfer the perfectly grilled salmon to a serving plate and crown it with the freshly prepared mango salsa, creating a colorful and delicious meal.
Notes
- Check salmon thickness to ensure even cooking, aiming for about 1-inch thick fillets for best results.
- Preheat grill grates completely to prevent sticking and create beautiful grill marks on your salmon.
- When preparing the salsa, let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend and develop a more balanced taste.
- For a low-carb or keto version, replace the mango with diced cucumber to reduce sugar content while maintaining a fresh, bright flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg