Description
This recipe shows you how to make flavorful grilled or baked salmon topped with a fresh, bright mango salsa. It is simple enough for any beginner cook.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 cloves crushed garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Tajin (or substitute with red chili flakes and lime zest, or omit)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 4-6-ounce salmon filets
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, and spices.
- Add the salmon filets and toss to coat them in the marinade.
- Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or overnight (no longer than a day).
- While the salmon marinates, dice and chop the avocado, mango, pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, and red onion for the salsa.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the salsa ingredients and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine, taste, and adjust lime juice and salt as needed.
- Prepare your grill: Clean the grates and brush them with an oiled kitchen towel or paper towels. Heat the grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F). Brush the grates with oil using a paper towel.
- Grill Salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade and shake off excess marinade. Discard the leftover marinade.
- Place the salmon on the grill skin-side-down. Grill for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- If grill marks darken too much before the center is done, flip the salmon back to the skin-side.
- Remove the salmon from the heat when it reaches 135-140°F. Let it rest to reach 145°F.
- Bake Salmon (Alternative): Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the marinated salmon on the sheet. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135-140°F.
- Serve the salmon immediately with the mango salsa.
Notes
- If you do not have Tajin, substitute with a pinch of red chili flakes and 1 teaspoon of lime zest, or omit it entirely.
- Cook times are based on a 4-6 ounce fillet. Wild-caught Alaskan salmon is recommended when possible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American