This Salmon with Spicy Mango Salsa is so easy to make and so delicious! You can have perfectly seared salmon topped with a fruity and spicy mango salsa on the table in about 20 minutes! Serve it with rice or salad greens!
Whenever mangoes go on sale I buy as many as I can. They are the perfect fruit for using as a side dish - like this easy Minty Mango Salad.
But I also love them in a salsa. They immediately add a fruity, tropical vibe to whatever you pair with it.
A yummy mango salsa is so versatile, it can be used on a Mahi Mahi with Coconut Ginger Rice or even mixed with black beans for Shrimp Tacos.
Today, we are using it to top some perfectly seared salmon. An easy weeknight dinner, ready in about 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- Cilantro - we try and buy organic cilantro since tender leafy greens can be sprayed a lot.
- Peppers - I used serrano from my garden. I used two because I was planning on seeding them and wanted to get more pepper flavor. You can use whatever chili peppers you have, or omit them if you don't want it spicy.
- Mangoes - I was thrilled when I learned that you don't have to buy organic mangoes! They come with a thick skin that keeps the bugs and pesticides out!
- Garlic - another one that you don't have to buy organic.
- Limes - since you are using the juice and the zest in this recipe, try to find organic if you can. If not scrub them really well. Here is an interesting article on washing produce - How to Clean Fruits and Vegetables - that you might find helpful.
- Red onions - I don't like raw onions, so I use my Quick Pickled Red Onions, you can use raw if you like them.
- Salmon - Trying to decide what kind of salmon to buy can be challenging - this article from The Seafood Watch Salmon Recommendations can help you make your choice.
Step by Step Directions
When making the salsa, try and chop or dice the pieces as small as you can. A smaller dice works better for getting a little bit of each flavor in every bite.
Peel and dice the mango - I tried for about ½ to 1 inch dice.
Finely chop the cilantro.
Decide if you want seeds in or out and finely dice the serrano peppers.
Dice the onions and mince the garlic.
Zest and then juice the lime.
Add all the ingredients to the bowl.
Stir the mango salsa and let it sit for the flavors to meld, while you sear the salmon.
You can grill the salmon, if you'd like, I just went the extra easy route and pan seared mine.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil. Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper and add them to the pan, flesh side down. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes.
Turn and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes depending on how thick your salmon is. I did 3 minutes.
Serve the salmon topped with the mango salsa.
This recipe is so good and so easy! The mango salsa is fresh and fruity and you can adjust the amount of heat by leaving the seeds in or out.
For a light dinner you could serve it on salad greens, coconut cilantro rice or instant pot sesame ginger rice would all be good!
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Recipe
Salmon with Spicy Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 mangoes peeled and diced
- ½ cup cilantro fresh, chopped
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
- 2 serrano chilies finely diced (seeded or not)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 salmon filets about 6 ounces each
Instructions
- Combine the mango, cilantro, red onions, garlic, lime juice, peppers, and lime zest in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper and place in the skillet flesh side down. Cook without disturbing for 3 minutes.
- Turn the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until done to your liking.
- Serve the salmon with the salsa.
Notes
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Nutrition
This post was originally published in 2011 and has been updated for 2020.
Irina says
I am sure I will fall in love with your recipe. What I love the most is that salmon is accompanied with a sweet note of mango. I am mouthwatering...
Anita says
This is so so good. The chili mango salsa is definitely elevating this dish into a restaurant quality one. 🙂
Jen says
Quick and easy recipe is perfect for Lent. And a great break from all the fried fish options.
Sisley White says
This sounds absolutely incredible. I can't wait to make it.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family
Chef Fresco says
Yum! This looks delicious! Perfect summer meal!
grace says
keep your salmon and fill my plate with a mammoth-sized portion of salsa, please. 🙂
5 Star Foodie says
This spicy sweet tangy salsa is a great compliment to salmon!
Betsy from Tennessee says
HI Pam, That dish looks so good. I love salmon and I love mangoes. SO---it has to be fabulous... Thanks!
Hugs,
Betsy
shabby girl says
LOVE this combo! And the mangos are perfect right now.
Marjie says
Well, you can't argue with a 20 minute meal, can you?
June says
Looks and sounds fabulous! I'm putting this on the menu for this week as we speak. Thanks Pam!
chellebelle says
mmmmmm... I have so much fish these days I can always use another way to make it.. looks wonderful!
Joanne says
Our favorite cookbook MAKES A COMEBACK! It's been on the sidelines for far too long. I'll be making this the first chance I get!
Kalyn says
I love that cookbook, and this sounds great on salmon.
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
I love the rich oiliness of salmon with the tart of the salsa. Great combination. And any meal that looks that good and gets on the table so quickly has to be at the top of the list.