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Mango Salsa Salmon: A Fresh and Flavorful Delight for Your Family Table

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring perfectly baked salmon topped with a fresh, tropical mango salsa. This healthy recipe combines sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors for a delicious and nutritious meal.

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

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  • For the Salmon:
  • 4 (6-oz) salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • For the Mango Salsa:
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Bake Salmon: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Prepare Salsa: While salmon bakes, combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and honey (if using) in a bowl. Mix well.
  5. Serve: Spoon mango salsa generously over the baked salmon. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh, ripe mango.
  • Adjust jalapeño to taste for more or less heat.
  • Pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
  • Leftover salsa can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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