This has to be the best thing I have tasted in awhile. The mango salsa is like a rainbow in your mouth with a heavenly combination of juicy sweetness, spicy undertones, fresh herbs and a splash of tartness. All this balances off the strong taste of salmon cooked in a simple rub of salt and pepper. And it tastes as good as it looks!
If the flavor alone doesn’t win you over, there’s also the colorful eye candy to feast your eyes on. I don’t know about you, but seeing this made me feel like I was on vacation somewhere tropical.
If you’re unfamiliar with handling mango, ripe mangoes are the ones that give a little when you squeeze gently. You can cut the mango several ways but I found it easier to cut long slices around the seed, make several slits on the flesh and scoop it out with a spoon.
If you don’t have a grill, you can bake the salmon at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes. This is how I usually cook salmon but I decided to grill it this time for the beautiful grill marks. Enjoy!
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Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 lb, salmon fillet
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon red onion, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon pickled jalapeno, diced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the salsa ingredients and mix thoroughly
- Preheat the grill to medium heat
- Brush the salmon lightly with oil, salt and pepper to taste on both sides
- Grill the salmon for 5 minutes on each side
- Dish and top with mango salsa and garnish with lime wedges
Comments & Reviews
Yummy. The flavor goes well and I’m using red snapper instead. Happy to see your sharing and thank you.
Absolutely welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I love mango chicken at my favorite Chinese restaurant. Never thought of putting it on my favorite fish (salmon).. Thanks for the idea. Gorgeous photography–makes it look super yummy!
Lisa
You are most welcome, Lisa. Thanks for the compliment!
I always get this at Bonefish, and always wished I could replicate it at home. THANK YOU! Looking forward to reading more of your recipes.
You are most welcome!