Description
This Easy Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa recipe offers a fresh, vibrant, and healthy meal perfect for quick dinners or entertaining. The juicy, smoky-scented salmon is grilled to perfection and topped with a zesty mango salsa that combines sweet, tangy, and fresh flavors for a delightful contrast. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a nutritious choice that pairs beautifully with lime wedges and is sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Mango Salsa
- 2 ripe mangos, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Pinch of salt (for salsa)
Instructions
- Prepare Mango Salsa: Peel and dice the mangos into small chunks. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. In a bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped red onion, cilantro, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of each fillet. Rub the fillets evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring they are well coated.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, oil the grates lightly to prevent the salmon from sticking during cooking.
- Grill the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, then carefully flip and grill the other side for another 4-5 minutes. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled salmon fillets to serving plates. Spoon the prepared mango salsa generously on top of each fillet. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra zest if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe mangos for the best flavor in the salsa.
- You can substitute the grill with a grill pan on the stovetop if needed.
- Adjust the seasoning on the salmon to your preference for spice level.
- For an added touch, serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
- Salmon can be cooked skinless but grilling skin-on helps keep fillets intact and adds flavor.
