Description
Classic salmon with mango salsa offers a delightful coastal culinary experience from Mexico. Pacific Northwest salmon combines perfectly with zesty tropical fruit for a refreshing, balanced meal you’ll savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (4 to 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps lime juice (approximately juice of one lime)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed, alternatively 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp Tajin seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 large mango (diced)
- 1 large avocado (pitted and diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced small)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 2 tbsps cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsps fresh lime juice (approximately juice of one lime)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (with additional salt to taste)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, minced garlic, and selected spices in a large bowl.
- Submerge salmon fillets in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to overnight, not exceeding 24 hours.
- Prepare vibrant salsa by combining diced avocado, mango, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, and red onion in a medium bowl.
- Season salsa with lime juice and kosher salt, gently tossing to distribute flavors evenly. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For grilling, heat outdoor grill to 400-450°F. Clean and oil grates thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Remove salmon from marinade, discarding excess liquid. Place fillets skin-side-down on preheated grill.
- Grill salmon for 7-9 minutes, carefully turning midway to ensure even cooking. Adjust heat if grill marks darken too quickly.
- Monitor salmon’s internal temperature, removing from heat when it reaches 135-140°F. Allow residual heat to complete cooking to 145°F.
- For oven method, preheat to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange marinated salmon on prepared sheet, baking 12-15 minutes until internal temperature hits 135-140°F.
- Plate immediately, topping salmon with fresh mango salsa. Consider serving alongside coconut rice or preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- Let the salmon soak in the flavorful marinade for maximum taste infusion, but never exceed 24 hours to prevent the fish from becoming mushy.
- Watch the grill or oven temperature carefully, as salmon can quickly go from perfectly cooked to dry and tough if overheated.
- Customize the mango salsa by adjusting spice levels or swapping ingredients based on personal preference or dietary needs.
- Easily replace salmon with other fish like halibut or sea bass, or use tofu for a vegetarian version while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg