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Grilled Lime Salmon with Avocado-Mango Salsa

Grilled Lime Salmon with Avocado-Mango Salsa: A Tropical Feast

This Grilled Lime Salmon with Avocado-Mango Salsa is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings tropical flavors to your dining table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Grilled, Healthy, Tropical
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon adjust grill times if using another protein
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil may substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 each Lime Zest and Juice fresh limes are best
  • 2 cloves Garlic use fresh for bolder flavor
  • to taste Salt essential for flavor
  • to taste Pepper essential for flavor
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice substitute brown rice for more fiber
  • 1 cup Coconut Water
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk try non-dairy milk as an alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 each Mango may substitute with pineapple or peach
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper yellow or orange peppers work too
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro substitute with parsley if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion green onions are a milder alternative
  • 1 each Avocado choose ripe for best texture
  • 1 each Lime Juice for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a baking dish, whisk together olive oil, the zest and juice of 2 limes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate salmon fillets skin-side down for at least 20 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut water, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine diced mango, bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and set aside.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated salmon fillets for 3-4 minutes skin-side down. Flip gently and cook for another 3 minutes until easily flakes.
  5. Serve the fragrant coconut rice on a platter, top with grilled salmon and spoon over mango salsa. Optionally, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to rinse the jasmine rice before cooking for fluffiness. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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