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Tasty Salmon with Mango Salsa Delight

Tasty Salmon with Mango Salsa Delight

Pan-seared salmon topped with a bright, zesty mango salsa—fresh, fast, and perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb salmon fillets, skin-on about 4 fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder or smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp lime zest from 1 lime

Mango Salsa

  • 2 cup ripe mango, diced about 2 large mangoes
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, minced
  • 1 pepper jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey optional, for balance
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Make the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt. Toss gently and chill while you cook the salmon.
  • Pat the salmon dry. Brush all over with olive oil. In a small dish, mix salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and lime zest, then rub evenly over the salmon.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high until hot. Place salmon skin-side down and press lightly for 10 seconds to prevent curling.
  • Sear without moving for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the sides turn opaque about halfway up. Flip and cook 2 to 4 minutes more, until salmon flakes easily or reaches 125 to 130°F for medium.
  • Transfer to plates and rest 2 minutes.
  • Top generously with mango salsa and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra heat, keep some jalapeño seeds in the salsa. This recipe also works great on the grill—oil grates well and cook over medium-high direct heat.