Salmon With Chili-Mango Salsa
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
Indulge in a delightful twist to your salmon dish that will leave your guests asking for more. This recipe, discovered in the Sept. 2000 issue of Bon Appetit, has been given a personal touch with a few adjustments to cater to individual tastes. The star of the show is the vibrant chili-mango salsa, which can be prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor infusion or whipped up just before grilling the salmon. Accompanied by cumin-flavored rice and a side of grilled zucchini, onion, and tomatoes, this dish offers a seamless fusion of tantalizing flavors and nutritional goodness, making it a perfect addition to your meal repertoire.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Mangoes |
| 1/4 | Fresh cilantro |
| 1/4 | Red onion |
| 1 | Fresh lime juice |
| 1 | Lime zest |
| 1 1/2 | Serrano chilies |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 1/8 | Cumin |
| 1 1/2 | Olive oil |
| 12 | Salmon |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 413.1
- Fat Content: 16.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 88.4mg
- Sodium Content: 120.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.7g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 26.6g
- Protein Content: 35.2g
Recipe Instructions:
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Begin by preparing the chili-mango salsa. In a small bowl, combine the diced mangoes, chopped fresh cilantro, finely diced red onion, fresh lime juice, lime zest, minced serrano chilies, minced garlic, and ground cumin.
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Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil over the salsa mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Season the salsa with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring a balanced flavor profile that complements the sweetness of the mangoes and the heat from the chilies.
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Meanwhile, preheat your barbecue to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s adequately heated for the salmon.
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Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote a beautiful, golden sear during grilling.
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Once the grill is ready, carefully place the salmon fillets on the grill grates and cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until the fish is just opaque in the center and easily flakes with a fork.
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Serve the grilled salmon hot off the grill, topped generously with the flavorful chili-mango salsa, alongside a bed of aromatic cumin-flavored rice and a medley of grilled zucchini, onion, and tomatoes for a complete and satisfying meal experience.
Enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors and textures in this sensational salmon dish, perfect for any occasion or gathering. Whether enjoyed as a casual weeknight dinner or showcased as the star of a special celebration, this recipe promises to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste.
