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Grilled Lime Salmon

Grilled Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa for a Tropical Escape

This Grilled Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa is a vibrant dish that tantalizes with zesty lime, rich salmon, and sweet mango flavors, perfect for a summer escape.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Skinless preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Coconut Water Can substitute with regular water
  • 1 cup Canned Coconut Milk Full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Can substitute with basmati or long-grain rice
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 cup Mango Diced, fresh
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Diced
  • 1 each Avocado Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Water

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium saucepan
  • baking dish
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a baking dish, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Marinate the skinless salmon fillets for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut water, canned coconut milk, rinsed jasmine rice, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
  3. Prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, and avocado if using. Drizzle with lime juice, olive oil, and coconut water, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated salmon for about 3 minutes on each side until just opaque and charred.
  5. To serve, spoon creamy coconut rice onto plates, top with grilled salmon and mango salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure to marinate the salmon for optimal flavor. Preheat the grill and monitor cooking time for best results. Use fresh ingredients for the mango salsa.

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