Fresh Salmon with Mango Salsa
A delightful dish of pan-seared salmon fillets paired with a vibrant mango salsa that adds a refreshing tropical touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Mango Salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Cook the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque.
- Plate It Up: Let the salmon rest for a minute and top with mango salsa.
Notes
Let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavor. For variations, try grilling the salmon or adding avocado to the salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, mango salsa, tropical dish, healthy recipe, easy dinner
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