Coconut Lime Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa – A Flavor-Packed Dinner Recipe

Introduction

This Coconut Lime Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dinner that combines tender salmon with a creamy, zesty sauce and a fresh, fruity salsa. It’s an easy yet impressive dish perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, thick cut works best)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 shallots, sliced or chopped
• 1–2 jalapeños, chopped (seeded if you prefer less heat)
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons lemon thyme (optional)
• 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari, or fish sauce
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 cup fresh basil, torn
• 2 avocados, diced or sliced
• 1 cup mango chunks
• 2 tablespoons lime juice + zest
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to broil. Place 3 tablespoons of butter in a baking dish. Set the salmon fillets on top and drizzle with honey. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Broil for about 5 minutes until the tops are lightly crisp.
2. Step 2: Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Remove the salmon temporarily and add garlic, shallots, jalapeños, ground ginger, and lemon thyme (if using) to the baking dish. Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce (or tamari/fish sauce), and fresh lime juice. Stir gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Place the salmon back into the sauce and dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the salmon is cooked to your preferred doneness.
4. Step 4: While the salmon cooks, prepare the salsa. In a bowl, combine diced avocados, mango chunks, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
5. Step 5: To serve, spoon the salmon and coconut-lime sauce over bowls of cooked rice. Top with the avocado mango salsa and sprinkle with fresh torn basil.

Tips & Variations

• For extra creaminess, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt to the salsa just before serving.
• If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeños or substitute with mild green peppers.
• Thick cut salmon fillets work best to keep the fish moist and tender during cooking.
• Try substituting the lime thyme with fresh thyme or rosemary if unavailable.
• Serve with jasmine or basmati rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Storage

Store leftover salmon and salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the salmon gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through. The salsa is best served fresh but can be chilled briefly; stir well before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen salmon fillets for this recipe?

Yes, you can. Just be sure to thaw them completely and pat dry before cooking to ensure even broiling and baking.

Is this dish spicy?

The heat level mainly comes from the jalapeños, which can be adjusted by removing seeds or using fewer peppers to make the dish milder.

Coconut Lime Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa – A Flavor-Packed Dinner Recipe

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This Coconut Lime Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa is a vibrant, flavor-packed dinner combining tender, broiled salmon topped with a creamy coconut lime sauce and a fresh, zesty avocado mango salsa. The dish balances spicy, sweet, and tangy accents, enhanced by aromatic herbs and a smooth coconut base, making it an exotic yet approachable meal perfect for any occasion.

• Author: Rita
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Fusion (Tropical/Asian-inspired)

Ingredients

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For the Salmon

• 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, thick cut works best)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 shallots, sliced or chopped
• 1–2 jalapeños, chopped (seeded if you prefer less heat)
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons lemon thyme (optional)
• 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari, or fish sauce
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 cup fresh basil, torn

For the Avocado Mango Salsa

• 2 avocados, diced or sliced
• 1 cup mango chunks
• 2 tablespoons lime juice + zest
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Start the salmon: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place 3 tablespoons of butter in a baking dish and position the salmon fillets on top. Drizzle honey over them and season generously with salt and black pepper. Broil for about 5 minutes, until the tops develop a lightly crisp texture.
2. Add flavor and sauce: Lower the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Remove the salmon briefly and add chopped garlic, shallots, jalapeños, ground ginger, and lemon thyme to the baking dish. Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce (or tamari/fish sauce), and fresh lime juice, stirring gently to mix. Dot the salmon with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and bake for approximately 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the salmon reaches your desired doneness.
3. Make the salsa: While the salmon cooks, combine diced or sliced avocado, mango chunks, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Toss gently to maintain the fresh textures and flavors.
4. Serve: Spoon the cooked salmon and creamy coconut lime sauce over bowls of rice. Top generously with the avocado mango salsa and scatter torn fresh basil leaves over the dish for a burst of herbal aroma and color.

Notes

• If you prefer less heat, remove the jalapeño seeds before chopping.
• For a gluten-free alternative, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
• Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
• Lemon thyme is optional but adds a lovely citrus-herb note; if unavailable, substitute with regular thyme or omit.
• To customize sweetness, adjust honey and mango amounts based on your preference.
• Make sure to preheat the broiler properly for best crisping results on the salmon.

Keywords: Coconut Lime Salmon, Avocado Mango Salsa, Tropical Salmon Recipe, Healthy Fish Dinner, Coconut Milk Sauce, Broiled Salmon, Fresh Salsa