Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa 🐟🥭 | Easy Recipe
This vibrant Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa is a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. Fresh salmon fillets are grilled to perfection and topped with a zesty mango salsa made with ripe mangoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. It’s light, nutritious, and bursting with tropical flair—ideal for a summer dinner or a healthy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- - Grill or grill pan
- - Mixing bowl
- - Knife and cutting board
- - Tongs
Ingredients
- *For the Salmon:*
- - 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 tsp paprika
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Juice of 1 lime
- *For the Mango Salsa:*
- - 1 large ripe mango diced
- - ¼ red onion finely chopped
- - 1 small jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- - ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- - Juice of 1 lime
- - Salt to taste
Instructions
- **Prepare the Salmon:**
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the salmon fillets. Let them marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- **Make the Mango Salsa:**
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt. Mix gently and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- **Grill the Salmon:**
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the salmon, skin-side down, for about 4–5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and grill marks form.
- **Serve:**
- Plate the salmon and top with generous spoonfuls of mango salsa. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro if desired.