Description
Salmon with Mango Salsa is a vibrant dish that beautifully balances the savory richness of fresh salmon with the sweet and tangy burst of mango salsa. This easy-to-make recipe will elevate your weeknight dinners or impress guests at gatherings. With minimal prep time and a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll create a stunning meal that delights the palate and brightens any plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (seeds removed for milder flavor)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salsa by mixing diced mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, let the salmon rest for a minute before plating.
- Top each fillet generously with mango salsa and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa (approximately 215g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg