Description
This vibrant and flavorful recipe for Salmon with Mango Salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. The combination of perfectly grilled salmon topped with a zesty mango salsa creates a dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the salmon:
- 20 ounce salmon fillet
- Olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
For the mango salsa:
- 2 large ripe mangoes (chopped or substitute 2 cups frozen mango)
- 1/2 small red onion (diced)
- 1/2 sweet bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded if you don’t want a lot of heat, diced)
- Squeeze of lime
- Lots of fresh chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill to high heat (about 500-550 degrees). Brush a large piece of foil with olive oil.
- Season the Salmon: Mix spices and rub on both sides of the salmon. Whisk honey and vinegar, then pour over salmon on foil.
- Grill the Salmon: Grill in foil packet for 9 minutes, then open and grill uncovered for 2-4 minutes more.
- Make the Mango Salsa: Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl and season to taste.
- Serve: Divide salmon into portions and top with mango salsa.
Notes
- To bake: preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 2-4 minutes or until salmon registers 135 degrees and flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
