Mango Salsa Salmon

This Mango Salsa Salmon is tender baked or air fryer salmon fillets topped with a fresh and flavorful mango salsa. This healthy summery dinner takes about 20 minutes to make and is the perfect easy and nutritious weeknight meal! Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, low carb, paleo and Whole30 compliant. 

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Air Fryer Salmon with Mango Salsa Recipe

Make perfectly tender and flaky salmon like never before with this simple mango salmon recipe! Tender and juicy air fryer salmon is seasoned to perfection and topped with a delicious and flavorful combination of mango, avocados, bell pepper and red onion salsa served. Serve over some cooked riced cauliflower or your favorite rice then garnish with some fresh herbs and lime wedges to finish it off.

The crowning glory of this healthy entree? It takes less than 30 minutes to make! Not only is this recipe great for weeknight dinners, but the leftovers are amazing, too. You can also have the option to bake your salmon fillets. And when it comes to the homemade salsa, you can make it a day ahead for easy meal prep!

Is Salmon Healthy?

Salmon is a heart-healthy seafood option that’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B and potassium. With this salmon mango salsa, you can also be sure that your mad salmon is gluten-free, low-carb, keto, Whole30 and Paleo!

Though it’s a favorite all year long, salmon is especially popular during the summer when people are craving lighter meals. This salmon recipe won’t leave you feeling uncomfortably full, but it will satisfy your hunger, delight your taste buds and give you long-lasting energy and we call that a win-win-win!

How to Choose Salmon

Now sure what kind of salmon to use? Go for a variety like Chinook, sockeye, or another type of salmon with a high fat content. These varieties make for more tender and juicy meat. Salmon with a higher fat content is also less fussy in terms of cook time.

Should You Choose Fresh or Farmed Salmon?

As with any other kind of fish, I recommend using wild-caught rather than farmed salmon. The flavor of fresh salmon is much better, and the meat is higher quality in general. You can find wild-caught salmon at most grocery stores or pick some up at your local fish or farmer’s market.

Recipe Ingredients

For the Mango Sauce

• Mango: Peeled and diced.
• Avocado: You’ll need 1 medium avocado. Diced.
• Red Bell Pepper: Diced.
• Red onion: Finely chopped.
• Fresh cilantro: Finely chopped.
• Lime: Fresh lime juice works best.
• Salt: Fine grain sea salt or kosher salt. To taste.

For the Salmon

• Salmon Fillets: Skin on.
• Avocado oil: Or olive oil.
• Coconut aminos: Use gluten free tamari or low sodium soy-sauce if you don’t have coconut aminos or don’t require a paleo-friendly baked salmon.
• Salt: Fine grain sea salt or kosher salt. To taste.
• Black Pepper: Freshly cracked. To taste.
• Garlic Powder: For depth of flavor.
• Smoked paprika powder: Or sweet paprika.
• Chili powder: For some added heat.

How to Make Mango Salsa Salmon

This flavorful fish dinner is a weeknight regular at our house for a reason. It’s so easy to prepare!

1. Season Salmon: Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Drizzle the salmon with oil and coconut aminos. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and chili powder. Rub into the salmon fillets. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, for best results.
   
   
2. Air Fryer Method: If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 380F.
3. Make the salsa: Meanwhile, chop the mango, avocado, bell pepper, onion and cilantro. Add to a bowl along with lime juice and salt and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
4. Add Salmon to Air Fryer Basket: Place the marinated salmon in the air fryer basket.
5. Air Fry: Cook for 11-12 minutes, or until the salmon is just done.
6. Garnish and serve: Transfer salmon to a plate and top with mango salsa and serve with your favorite sides.

*NOTE: cooking time will vary depending on the size / thickness of the salmon as well your air fryer model. Keep an eye on the salmon while cooking to avoid overcooking / burning.

Oven Method:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add Salmon to Baking Sheet: Once the oven is ready, place the marinated salmon on the baking sheet then place on the middle rack in the oven.
3. Bake: Cook for 7-9 minutes, (or more depending on the thickness of the salmon) until the salmon is just done and starts to flake easily. Turn the broiler on high and broil the salmon for another 1 – 1 ½ minute (watching carefully so that it doesn’t burn), until there are a few brown / charred spots.
4. Garnish and serve: Transfer salmon to a plate and top with mango salsa and serve with your favorite sides.

*NOTE: cooking time will vary depending on the size / thickness of the salmon as well your air fryer model. Keep an eye on the salmon while cooking to avoid overcooking / burning.

What to Serve with Salmon and Mango

This mango salmon is guaranteed to go great with all of your favorite sides. Need some inspiration? Here are some of our go-to pairings:

• Serve with Grilled Veggies: Tender-crisp and full of savory seasonings, Grilled Vegetable is a great summer side dish for this refreshing salmon.
• Pair with Potatoes: These Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are an amazing addition to your fish dinner. Not only do they taste great, but they also look beautiful on a plate with this salmon!
• Serve with Dinner Rolls: Something as simple as a toasted, buttered dinner roll is enough to complete this crave-worthy meal.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Leftover salmon should be refrigerated in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat your salmon fillets, place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and warm them up in a preheated, 275°F oven. Heat the fillets for about 15 minutes, then serve.

Can I Freeze Cooked Salmon?

Yes! Air fried salmon can be frozen for up to 2 weeks. Be sure to keep it in a freezer-safe container. Thaw out frozen salmon in the fridge before reheating.

More Salmon Recipes To Try

There are tons of other tasty ways to make salmon. Get ready for more delicious weeknight dinner ideas!

• Perfect Grilled Salmon
• Baked Salmon in Foil
• Avocado Salsa Salmon

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Mango Salsa Salmon

Prep Time

7 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

22 mins

 

This Mango Salsa Salmon is tender baked or air fryer salmon fillets topped with a fresh and flavorful mango salsa. This healthy dinner takes about 20 minutes to make and is the perfect easy and nutritious weeknight meal! Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, low carb, paleo and Whole30 compliant. 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer salmon, avocado salmon, baked salmon, salmon with avocado

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 453 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

For the salmon

• 2 skin-on salmon fillets about 6 ounces each (similar size + shape if possible)
• 1/2 tbs avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt or kosher salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper or to taste
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder

Salsa

• 1 large mango , peeled and diced
• 1 medium avocado diced
• 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 small bell pepper)
• 1/4 red onion finely chopped
• 1/2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt or kosher salt or to taste

Instructions

1. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Drizzle the salmon with oil and coconut aminots. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and chili powder. Rub into the salmon fillets. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, for best results.

2. Meanwhile, make the salsa by chopping the mango, avocado, bell pepper, onion and cilantro. Add to a bowl along with lime juice and salt and use a fork to mix to combine. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Air Fryer Method

1. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 380F.

2. Place the marinated salmon in the air fryer basket.

3. Cook for 11-12 minutes, or until the salmon is just done.

4. Transfer salmon to a plate and top with mango salsa and serve with your favorite sides.

5. *NOTE: cooking time will vary depending on the size / thickness of the salmon as well your air fryer model. Keep an eye on the salmon while cooking to avoid overcooking / burning.

Oven Method

1. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F (see below for air fryer method) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Once the oven is ready, place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 7-9 minutes, (or more depending on the thickness of the salmon) until the salmon is just done and starts to flake easily. Turn the broiler on high and broil the salmon for another 1 - 1 ½ minute (watching carefully so that it doesn’t burn), until there are a few brown / charred spots.

   Transfer salmon to a plate and top with mango salsa and serve with your favorite sides.

Recipe Notes

How to store

Leftover salmon should be refrigerated in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat your salmon fillets, place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and warm them up in a preheated, 275°F oven. Heat the fillets for about 15 minutes, then serve.

How to freeze

Store salmon in a freezer-safe container. Thaw out frozen salmon in the fridge before reheating.

Cooked salmon can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Mango Salsa Salmon

Amount Per Serving (1 salmon fillet (minus the bowl ingredients))

Calories 453 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 8g32%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 36g72%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.