Description
Succulent grilled salmon with mango salsa brings tropical flavors to your dinner table. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques combine for a delightful meal that delights with balanced, zesty notes you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
- 2 tbsps fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Lime wedges
- Extra cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice or greens (optional)
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Heat grill to medium-high, thoroughly clean and oil grates to prevent sticking and create beautiful char marks.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to form a zesty marinade that will elevate the salmon’s flavor.
- Salmon Marination: Coat salmon fillets completely in the prepared marinade, ensuring an even, flavorful coverage that will enhance the fish’s natural taste.
- Grilling Process: Place salmon skin-side down on the hot grill, cooking for 4-5 minutes to develop a crisp exterior and golden color, then carefully flip and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes until fish reaches desired doneness.
- Mango Salsa Assembly: While salmon cooks, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a bowl, gently mixing to create a fresh, vibrant salsa that complements the grilled fish.
- Serving Presentation: Remove salmon from grill and let rest briefly, then plate by topping with generous portions of mango salsa, garnishing with additional lime wedges, and serving alongside your preferred accompaniment for a complete, gourmet-inspired meal.
Notes
- Manage Grill Temperature: Keep the heat steady at medium-high to prevent burning and ensure even cooking, using a grill thermometer for precision.
- Prevent Salmon Sticking: Brush the grill grates with oil and place salmon skin-side down to create a natural non-stick surface and achieve beautiful grill marks.
- Check Salmon Doneness: Use a digital meat thermometer to verify internal temperature reaches 145°F, ensuring the fish is perfectly cooked without drying out.
- Customize Salsa Spice: Adjust jalapeño quantity based on heat preference, removing seeds for milder flavor or adding extra for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg