Description
Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice is a fresh, vibrant dinner packed with smoky grilled salmon, sweet mango avocado salsa, and creamy coconut jasmine rice. It’s a bright, tropical-inspired meal that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together easily for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Grilled Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime (juice + wedges for serving)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Mango Avocado Salsa:
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced (rinsed)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons coconut water (optional)
- Salt to taste
For the Coconut Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 3/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 3/4 cup coconut water (or water)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Cook the Coconut Rice
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs mostly clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, coconut water, and salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15–18 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Prepare the Mango Salsa
- In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
- Stir in cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and optional coconut water.
- Season with salt to taste. Gently toss and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Grill the Salmon
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Oil grates lightly.
- Pat salmon dry. Rub with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 4–6 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook another 3–5 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
4. Assemble
Spoon coconut rice into bowls, top with grilled salmon, and generously add mango salsa. Serve with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- No grill? Cook salmon in a skillet over medium-high heat for similar timing.
- Add diced jalapeño to the salsa for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- For best texture, add avocado to salsa just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American / Tropical-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg