Description
Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice is a vibrant summer dish that combines flaky salmon, fresh mango salsa, and creamy coconut rice. This delightful meal is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavors that make it perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners. The savory salmon pairs beautifully with the sweet and zesty mango salsa, while the rich coconut rice adds a luxurious touch. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish is a healthy option packed with omega-3 fatty acids and nutrients from fresh ingredients. Enjoy it as a main course or as part of a summer barbecue spread – it’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 3 Tbsp olive oil (plus more for grill)
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups Zico Coconut Water
- 1 1/4 cups canned coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed well and drained well)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large mango (peeled and diced)
- 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (1/2 large)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion (rinsed under water and drained)
- 1 large avocado (peeled and diced)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Zico Coconut Water
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in the mixture for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook jasmine rice in a pot with coconut milk and salt according to package instructions until tender.
- Prepare mango salsa by combining diced mango, red bell pepper, diced avocado, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Grill marinated salmon over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve grilled salmon atop coconut rice with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 739
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg