Ingredients
Mango Salsa
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Salmon
- 4 salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, plus more to oil the grates/pan
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Make the mango salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and kosher salt. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed. Set the salsa aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry using a paper towel to ensure a good sear. Coat all sides with avocado oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Grill the salmon: Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to high heat. Lightly brush the grill grates or pan with oil to prevent sticking. Place the salmon flesh side down and grill for 3 minutes. If using an outdoor grill, close the lid to maintain the heat. Carefully flip the salmon using a spatula or tongs and cook for an additional 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filets, until cooked through and flaky.
- Top with salsa: Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, then generously spoon the mango salsa onto each filet before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe mangoes and a fresh jalapeno pepper for the salsa.
- Make sure the grill or pan is hot before adding the salmon to get a nice sear.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeno according to preference.
- If you don’t have an outdoor grill, a grill pan on the stovetop works perfectly.
- Letting the salmon rest after grilling helps retain its juices and improves flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
