Baked Salmon Mango Salsa (Printable Version)

Flaky salmon baked and paired with a bright mango salsa for a refreshing and wholesome dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 5.3 oz each, skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Mango Salsa

07 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
08 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
09 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
10 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Juice of 1 lime
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until blended.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared tray and brush evenly with the olive oil mixture.
04 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
05 - In a medium bowl, gently toss mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt until combined.
06 - Transfer salmon to plates and top each fillet generously with mango salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Dinner comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means weeknight meals that don't feel rushed.
  • The mango salsa tastes like summer in a bowl, and it transforms simple baked salmon into something restaurant-worthy.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so it works whether you're cooking for yourself or a crowd with different needs.
02 -
  • Overripe or underripe mango will disappoint; the fruit should yield to gentle pressure and smell sweet—this is where the salsa either shines or falls flat.
  • Don't skip the lemon zest in the salmon coating; juice alone tastes sharp, but zest adds a subtle, floral dimension that makes people ask what your secret is.
03 -
  • Marinate the salmon in the olive oil mixture for 30 minutes before baking if you have time; the flavors deepen, and the fish stays more tender.
  • Make the mango salsa no more than 30 minutes before serving to keep the fruit from breaking down and the vegetables from releasing too much liquid.

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