Salmon with Mango Salsa

Salmon with Rice topped with mango salsa on a white plate.

This easy recipe for Pan Seared Salmon topped with Mango Avocado Salsa is full of bright and fresh Summer flavors! Plus, you can make this healthy and nutritious meal in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 457kcal

Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

For Mango Avocado Salsa:

2 mangoes diced
1 avocado diced
½ red bell pepper finely chopped
½ jalapeno finely chopped
¼ cup red onion finely chopped
⅓ cup cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt, pepper to taste

For Salmon:

4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt, pepper to taste

Instructions

How to make Mango Salsa:

Chop the ingredients (Mango, avocado, red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro).
Add a tablespoon of olive oil and lime juice, and mix it all up.
You can also add some salt and pepper to taste.

How to make Pan Seared Salmon:

Rinse and pat dry salmon fillets, then season with salt and pepper and squeeze lime juice over.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil.
Place the fish skin down and cover with a lid. Depending on the fillet size, cook for about 5-6 minutes, then flip it on another side and cook for another 5 minutes or until the fish gets a beautiful golden/brown crisp.
You can serve it in a bowl with white rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Can you make salsa ahead of time?

You can make it a couple of hours before serving and keep covered in the fridge until ready to use. I prefer not to leave this salsa in the fridge overnight because the avocado will brown.

What temperature should salmon be cooked to?

FDA recommends to cook salmon until the internal temperature is 145˚F. You can measure it using a food thermometer.

How to defrost salmon?

I prefer to thaw frozen fish overnight in the refrigerator. Take it out of the freezer, leave the wrap on, place in a shallow bowl or a plate (in case it will drip some juices), and put in the fridge overnight.

Can I bake salmon in the oven?

Yes! You can bake it at 350˚F for about 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145˚F.

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