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Salmon with Mango Salsa – Avocado Corn and Mango Salsa Recipe

This recipe for salmon with mango salsa is refreshing and super quick to prepare. The dish pairs perfectly baked salmon with a vibrant salsa that is full of summer’s best produce.

The juicy sweetness of mango, the crispness of fresh corn, and the creamy texture of avocado unite to create a salsa that is sure to become a favorite for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. 

The corn and mango salsa takes only about 5 minutes to prepare and delivers a burst of tropical flavors with every bite!

Baked salmon with mango and corn salsa on a white plate with a silver fork.

Making the mango corn salsa recipe

Super easy is the name of the game with this recipe. You’ll need the following ingredients:

Sesame oil, mango, corn, lime, butter, cilantro and avocado on a countertop.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) while you prepare the corn mango salsa.

Dice the mango, and avocado into bite-sized chunks. Strip the stems from the cilantro and finely chop it.

Mango and avocado chopped, on a cutting board with diced cilantro and lime halves.

Heat butter in a nonstick frying pan, add the corn kernels, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they are golden. Place the corn in a mixing bowl.

Cooking corn kernels in a small frying pan with green polka dotted spatula.

Add the diced mango, lime juice, sesame oil, and cilantro, tossing to mix thoroughly.

That’s all there is to the salsa!

Corn and mango salsa with avocado in an orange bowl with cilantro.

Baking the salmon

This part of the recipe is also easy. You’ll need these ingredients:

Salmon on a plate with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

  • Salmon (I choose pieces about 3/4 inch thick)
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions

Baking salmon is my preferred way to cook it. It gives even heat distribution around the salmon, ensuring it cooks uniformly. Here is how to do it.

Sprinkle the salmon with garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in an oven-proof pan.

Add the salmon and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a preheated oven and bake for 13 minutes.

Baked salmon in a black frying pan.

Place the salmon fillets on a serving plate. Spoon the mango corn salsa over the top of the salmon and serve immediately.

The whole dish is on the plate in about 20 minutes or so!

Salmon on a white plate with mango corn salsa and cilantro. Cutlery and napking neawby.Mmmm, mmmm. The flavors are just divine. Not too much citrus and very refreshing.

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Yield: 4

Salmon with Mango and Corn Salsa

Fish recipes

This mango and corn salsa takes just minutes to prepare. It is a great topping for the cooked salmon. The whole meal will be ready in less than 1/2 hour!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces of salmon (I chose thick pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Dash of freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Salsa

  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (One ear)
  • 1 cup fresh mango, diced into small cubes (1 small mango)
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a non-stick frying pan, melt the butter on medium heat. Add the corn kernels and stir-fry for about 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Place the corn into a mixing bowl.
  4. Add the diced mango, lime juice, sesame oil, and cilantro, tossing to mix thoroughly.
  5. Set aside the mango salsa while you prepare the salmon.
  6. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over a medium-high heat.
  7. Carefully add the salmon skin side down. Sprinkle the garlic powder evenly over the salmon. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  8. Cook for approximately 1-2 minutes on each side.
  9. Place the salmon in the preheated oven and cook for 13 minutes.
  10. Place the salmon fillets on a serving plate.
  11. Spoon the mango corn salsa over the top of the salmon and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 27g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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