It’s mango season, which means, it’s time for mango EVERYTHING! I love the traditional mango smoothie and mango desserts, but a mango savory dish is always a favorite. Today I’m sharing a super simple, Lemon Garlic Salmon with Mango Salsa over Coconut Rice. Goodness just typing that out makes me hungry.
This is a great meal for entertaining too. The mango salsa can be made the day before and the rice and salmon can be served family-style.
MANGO SALSA WITH LEMON GARLIC SALMON AND COCONUT RICE
Lemon Garlic salmon
- 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for the grill
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Coconut rice
- 1 cup Coconut Water
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed well and drained well
- 1/2 tsp salt
Mango Salsa
- 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (1/2 large)
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large mango, peeled and diced
- 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large mango, peeled and diced
For the salmon
- In a large baking dish, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, and garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slowly place salmon in a baking dish and coat salmon with marinade. Cover and leave in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes have gone by.
- Preheat a grill over medium-high heat during the last 10 minutes of marinating.
- Brush grill grates with oil and place salmon on grill skin side down, for 5 minutes
- Carefully turn the salmon and cook for another 5 minutes.
For the coconut rice:
- While salmon is marinating prepare coconut rice. In a medium saucepan bring coconut water, coconut milk, rice, and salt to a full boil.
- Cover, lower the heat to low, and allow to simmer until liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork, then let rest for 5 minutes.
For the mango salsa:
- In a medium bowl toss together the salsa ingredients until combined.
Serve salmon warm with coconut rice top with mango salsa and enjoy every minute of it!
