Description
Succulent grilled salmon with mango salsa dances with Caribbean flavors, delivering a perfect summer meal. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques combine to create a light, zesty dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Main Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Salsa Ingredients:
- 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 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Serving Accompaniments:
- Lime wedges
- Extra cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice or greens (optional)
Instructions
- Ignite the grill to a robust medium-high temperature, meticulously cleaning and lubricating the grates to prevent sticking and ensure pristine grill marks.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking olive oil with zesty lime juice, smoky chili powder, sweet paprika, and a balanced blend of salt and pepper.
- Tenderly coat each salmon fillet with the aromatic marinade, ensuring an even, glistening layer that will enhance the fish’s natural flavor profile.
- Position the salmon skin-side down on the preheated grill, allowing approximately 4-5 minutes for the first side to develop a golden, crisp exterior.
- Carefully flip the salmon and continue grilling for an additional 3-4 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature to achieve a perfectly moist, translucent center.
- Simultaneously prepare the mango salsa by delicately combining diced mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Gently toss the salsa ingredients, allowing the flavors to meld and create a harmonious, refreshing accompaniment.
- Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest momentarily, allowing the juices to redistribute throughout the fillet.
- Elegantly plate each salmon fillet, crowning it with a generous portion of the vibrant mango salsa.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges and serve alongside your preferred side dish for a complete, restaurant-quality meal.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is at room temperature before grilling to promote even cooking and prevent dryness.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to help achieve a perfect crispy exterior and better seasoning absorption.
- Marinate salmon for 15-30 minutes in the olive oil mixture for deeper flavor infusion, but avoid exceeding 30 minutes to prevent breaking down protein fibers.
- For gluten-free or low-carb diets, serve salmon with cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 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