Honey Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa
Description
Honey Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa presents salmon fillets cooked in a butter and honey glaze that caramelizes during pan-searing. The addition of olive oil enhances the fish's surface before cooking, ensuring a flavorful crust. The mango salsa, made by combining diced mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and seasoned with salt, provides a fresh and zesty accompaniment. This balance of sweet, citrus, and savory notes makes the salmon both rich and lively in flavor.
The cooking method includes gently melting butter and stirring in honey before placing the salmon in the skillet, then cooking it until opaque and caramelized. The mango salsa is prepared separately and spooned over the cooked salmon just before serving, adding freshness and texture contrast. This dish works well for a main course served immediately to enjoy the salmon's moist interior and the salsa’s brightness.
A practical tip is to add diced jalapenos, with seeds removed, to the salsa if a spicy kick is desired, enhancing the flavor contrast without overwhelming the dish.
Ingredients
- 4 ounce salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
mango salsa
- 2 large Mango diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion diced
- cilantro finely chopped, handful
- lime juice of 1
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
prepare the salsa
- Combine mangoes, bell peppers, onions, and cilantro.
- Add lime juice and salt and give it a good stir. Taste, add salt to taste. Set aside.
prepare the salmon
- Rub salmon all over with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once butter is just melted, stir in honey.
- Arrange salmon fillets in the pan in a single layer and not touching if you can help it. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully flip salmon over and cook another 5-8 minutes until opaque throughout and salmon is caramelized on the outside.
- Top salmon with mango salsa and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- To add heat, include 1-2 diced jalapenos without seeds in the mango salsa.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 2051IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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