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Salmon with Mango Salsa

This salmon with mango salsa recipe is vibrant, full of flavor, and healthy. Featuring a fruity salsa and a smoky flavor on the flaky salmon, it's great for those who love both sweet and spicy!

Prep 22
Cook 8
Yields 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 2 clove crushed garlic ) ((or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp Tajin ) ((Note 1)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 4 none 4-6-ounce salmon filets ) ((Note 2)
  • 1 large ripe avocado (pitted and diced)
  • 1 large mango (diced)
  • 1/2 none red bell pepper (diced small)
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 none jalapeño (seeded and minced)
  • 1/4 C finely diced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, and spices. Add the salmon filets and toss to coat the salmon in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or overnight (no longer than a day).
  2. If you’re serving it with coconut rice, start making it while the salmon is marinating.
  3. While it’s marinating, dice and chop the avocado, mango, pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, and red onion. Squeeze the lime juice on top and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat, taste, and add more lime juice and salt as needed.
  4. When you’re ready to cook the salmon, clean grill grates and brush them with an oiled kitchen towel or paper towels. Heat grill to medium high heat (400-450°F). brush with oil using a paper towel. See recipe notes below for baked salmon or blackened salmon.

Grill Salmon

Instructions

  1. Remove the salmon from the marinade and shake off any excess marinade. Excess marinade can cause flare ups on the grill. Discard leftover marinade.
  2. Place the salmon on the grill skin-side-down and grill the salmon for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through. If the grill marks are becoming to dark before the center is done, flip the salmon back over to the skin-side. Cook times will vary depending on the grill and temperature, so use the internal temperature of the salmon for best results. Remove the salmon from the heat when it reaches 135-140°F so it reaches the target temperatures of 145°F for medium-rare salmon while it rests.
  3. Serve immediately with prepared mango salsa and coconut rice, if using.

Bake Salmon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the leftovers. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12 – 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135-140°F.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories 373
Total Fat 22g
Saturated Fat 3.2g
Sodium 816mg
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g
Dietary Fiber 5.2g
Sugars 11.9g
Protein 24.5g