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Salmon with Mango Salsa

Salmon with Mango Salsa

A vibrant and refreshing Salmon with Mango Salsa is the perfect light yet satisfying meal, offering a delightful balance of tropical sweetness and savory fish that's surprisingly easy to whip up for any occasion. This recipe is your ticket to a restaurant-quality dinner at home, proving healthy eating can be incredibly flavorful and simple.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Salsa Assembly Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1.5 pounds salmon fillets skin on or off (about 4-6 fillets)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mango Salsa
  • 2 ripe mangoes peeled, pitted, and diced small
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Spatula
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mangoes, finely diced red onion, finely diced jalapeño pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro.
    2 ripe mangoes, 0.5 cup red onion, 1 jalapeño pepper, 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
  2. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mango mixture. Add a pinch of salt and gently toss everything together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or jalapeño for extra zing. Set the salsa aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the salmon.
    1 lime, 1 pinch salt
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving a good sear. Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon fillets and rub it in to coat. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper
  4. Heat a large oven-safe skillet (like cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, carefully place the salmon fillets into the pan, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets.
    1.5 pounds salmon fillets
  5. Sear the salmon for about 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the flesh has turned opaque about halfway up the side of the fillet. Avoid moving the salmon too much during this stage to allow for a good crust to form.
    1.5 pounds salmon fillets
  6. Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a spatula. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C).
    1.5 pounds salmon fillets
  7. Bake for another 5-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets and your desired level of doneness. The salmon should flake easily with a fork when it's ready.
    1.5 pounds salmon fillets
  8. Remove the skillet from the oven. Carefully plate the hot salmon fillets. Spoon a generous portion of the prepared mango salsa over each salmon fillet. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors.
    1.5 pounds salmon fillets

Notes

Store leftovers separately. Gently reheat salmon. Salsa is best fresh.