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