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    Home » Main Dishes » Fish Recipes

    Salmon with Spicy Mango Salsa

    LAST UPDATED: March 29, 2020 PUBLISHED: March 29, 2020 By Pam Greer 16 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    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!

    Rice topped with salmon and a chopped mango salsa.

    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! 

    Click here to pin this recipe now! 

    Cilantro, peppers, mangoes, garlic, limes, red onion and salmon.

     

    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. 

    Photo collage showing diced mango and the rest of the salsa ingredients.

    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. 

    Photo collage showing mango salsa and salmon being seared in a pan.

    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. 

    Two plates with salmon on top of rice with a mango salsa spooned over it.

    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! 

    Click here to pin this easy weeknight salmon dinner now! 

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    Recipe

    Plate of salmon topped with mango salsa.
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    5 from 35 votes

    Salmon with Spicy Mango Salsa

    A spicy, fruity salsa tops simple seared salmon in this easy recipe that is ready in about 20 minutes!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 6 minutes minutes
    Total Time 16 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 354kcal

    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

    If you don't like raw onions - these Quick Pickled Red Onions are perfect. 

    Equipment

    Microplane Zester
    Microplane Zester
    Cast Iron Skillet
    Cast Iron Skillet
    Citrus Press
    Citrus Press

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1537IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

    This post was originally published in 2011 and has been updated for 2020.

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    Comments

    1. Irina says

      March 30, 2020 at 12:33 am

      5 stars
      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...

      Reply
    2. Anita says

      March 29, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is so so good. The chili mango salsa is definitely elevating this dish into a restaurant quality one. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Jen says

      March 29, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      Quick and easy recipe is perfect for Lent. And a great break from all the fried fish options.

      Reply
    4. Sisley White says

      March 29, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds absolutely incredible. I can't wait to make it.

      Reply
    5. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      March 29, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family

      Reply
    6. Chef Fresco says

      August 16, 2011 at 5:35 pm

      Yum! This looks delicious! Perfect summer meal!

      Reply
    7. grace says

      August 16, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      keep your salmon and fill my plate with a mammoth-sized portion of salsa, please. 🙂

      Reply
    8. 5 Star Foodie says

      August 14, 2011 at 6:15 pm

      This spicy sweet tangy salsa is a great compliment to salmon!

      Reply
    9. Betsy from Tennessee says

      August 13, 2011 at 2:26 am

      HI Pam, That dish looks so good. I love salmon and I love mangoes. SO---it has to be fabulous... Thanks!
      Hugs,
      Betsy

      Reply
    10. shabby girl says

      August 12, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      LOVE this combo! And the mangos are perfect right now.

      Reply
    11. Marjie says

      August 12, 2011 at 6:25 pm

      Well, you can't argue with a 20 minute meal, can you?

      Reply
    12. June says

      August 12, 2011 at 4:39 pm

      Looks and sounds fabulous! I'm putting this on the menu for this week as we speak. Thanks Pam!

      Reply
    13. chellebelle says

      August 12, 2011 at 11:03 am

      mmmmmm... I have so much fish these days I can always use another way to make it.. looks wonderful!

      Reply
    14. Joanne says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:27 am

      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!

      Reply
    15. Kalyn says

      August 12, 2011 at 2:22 pm

      I love that cookbook, and this sounds great on salmon.

      Reply
    16. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

      August 12, 2011 at 1:09 pm

      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.

      Reply
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