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Several fillets of freshly grilled salmon arranged on a platter, showcasing their crispy skin and flaky texture before being topped with salsa.

Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa: A Perfect Summer Meal

This Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa is the perfect summer dish! Flaky, smoky salmon is grilled to perfection and topped with a vibrant, sweet, and spicy homemade mango salsa. A healthy, flavorful, and easy recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Mango Salsa
  • 2 ripe mangos peeled and diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 1 Grill
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Chef's Knife

Method
 

Make the Mango Salsa
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mangos, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  2. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and season with salt. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the salmon.
Grill the Salmon
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F or 200-230°C). Clean and oil the grates well.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the salmon skin-side down on the preheated grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the grate.
  4. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2-4 minutes on the other side, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve
  1. Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
  2. Serve the grilled salmon immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of the fresh mango salsa.

Notes

For best results, use a fish spatula to flip the salmon to prevent it from breaking apart.
If you don't have a grill, you can pan-sear the salmon in a hot skillet for a similar amount of time.
Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your preferred level of spiciness.