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Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

A delicious and healthy dish featuring grilled salmon topped with fresh mango salsa, served alongside creamy coconut rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Caribbean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skin-on preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
Mango Salsa
  • 1 cup mango diced, ripe
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño finely chopped seeds removed for less heat
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice or basmati
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional, for sweetness

Method
 

Prepare Coconut Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
  4. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Make Mango Salsa
  1. In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.
  2. Mix well and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Grill Salmon
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  3. Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  4. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
Serve
  1. Spoon coconut rice onto plates, top with grilled salmon, and add mango salsa on top.
  2. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a spicier salsa, leave some seeds in the jalapeño. Adjust the salt and lime juice according to taste.

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