Description
This Easy Mango Teriyaki Salmon recipe combines tender, pan-fried salmon with a vibrant mango salsa and a rich, flavorful teriyaki glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal, it offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors with minimal prep and cooking time.
Ingredients
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For Maple Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ginger puree
- 5 to 6 garlic cloves, pressed or very finely minced
For Mango Salsa:
- 2 medium ripe mangos
- 1 large avocado
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 small red onion or large shallot
- small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- juice from 2 limes
- salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For Salmon:
- 2 pounds wild salmon, portioned into fillets
Instructions
- Prepare the maple teriyaki sauce: Combine soy sauce, maple syrup, water, ginger, garlic, sesame seed oil, and rice vinegar in a large measuring cup and whisk until well mixed.
- Marinate the salmon: If needed, portion the salmon into serving fillets. Place the salmon in a large, deep casserole dish and pour the teriyaki sauce over it. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 45 minutes.
- Make the mango salsa: Peel and dice the mangos and avocado into pea-sized pieces. Seed and dice the tomatoes. Finely dice the red onion or shallot. Chop the cilantro. Place all in a large mixing bowl but do not dress yet.
- Cook the teriyaki sauce: Remove salmon from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for about 10 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
- Fry the salmon: Preheat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a few tablespoons of olive or avocado oil. Once hot, add the salmon skin-side down. Cook 3-4 minutes per side or until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove and let rest on a wire rack.
- Finish the salsa: Squeeze lime juice over the salsa, season with salt, and drizzle with olive oil. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Plate the fried salmon, spoon the teriyaki sauce over it, and top with mango salsa. Optionally, serve with steamed white rice.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe mango for the best flavor.
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- If you prefer a spicier salsa, add finely chopped jalapeño.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the finished dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 652 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 924 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
