Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Bake Salmon: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg