Honey Glazed Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa
This honey glazed salmon is topped with a fresh avocado mango salsa and on the table in about 20 minutes. The glaze is honey, chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro. Sweet with just enough heat. The salsa goes on right out of the oven while everything is still warm.
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Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets - about 4-6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil - olive oil works here too
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Salsa:
- 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 mango - peeled and diced
- ¼ cup red onion - small dice
- ¼ cup bell pepper - diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro - chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice - freshly squeezed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease lightly with cooking spray or oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt until combined.
- Place 4 salmon fillets skin side down on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon or brush the honey glaze generously over each fillet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork or the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- While the salmon bakes, make the salsa. Combine 1 avocado, 1 mango, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup bell pepper, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and top with the avocado mango salsa. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Salmon: Look for fillets that are similar in thickness so they cook evenly.
- Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free as written. Always check the label on your spices just to be sure.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 1117mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 34.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.7mg
