Roasted Salmon With Tropical Salsa

When company is coming and I want an easy main dish that everyone loves, roasted salmon with tropical salsa does the trick.

Sometimes simple is best. In this recipe the goal is to compliment the delicious savory flavors of fresh roasted salmon by topping it with a bright fruity salsa. The roasted salmon can be chilled and served later at room temperature – great for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining. My nickname for this dish is “Party Salmon,” because it has all the qualities of an excellent party recipe: easy, festive, tasty, healthy, and can be made ahead.

HOW TO MAKE ROASTED SALMON WITH TROPICAL SALSA

There are two things that are crucial here for achieving excellent results: start with fresh salmon and don’t overcook it. Salmon can differ in thickness. A fillet that is one inch at its thickest needs no more than 5 minutes in the oven. If your fillet is thicker, it may need a few minutes longer.  Start checking it at 5 minutes and keep checking it every minute to be sure it doesn’t overcook and dry out.

Salmon continues to cook a bit more after you take it out of the oven so if you slightly undercook it, it will be perfect.

Mango dominates this salsa. There’s nothing quite like a ripe mango – velvety, juicy, sweet, and tropical-tasting. I know tropical isn’t really a flavor, but eating fresh mango reminds me of sunshine and palm trees and balmy weather, so it really does taste tropical. I love the explosion of flavors in this salsa – the sweetness of the mango and red pepper, the tanginess of the lime, the spicy bite of jalapeño and red onion, and the distinctive kick of cilantro.

Serve the salmon on a big platter with the salsa on the side…

…or plate it with the salsa on top. Whether you are serving this as part of a large buffet or on it’s own, a simple green salad with lemony dressing would be a nice accompaniment. There are lots of exciting possibilities for entertaining, but I’m always extra pleased when I serve something that is as healthy as it is delicious. That’s how I feel about this roasted salmon with tropical salsa.

Here’s the recipe for Roasted Salmon with Tropical Salsa. If you try this recipe I hope you’ll come back to leave a comment. I’d love to know what you think.

Roasted Salmon with Tropical Salsa

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Tender roasted salmon can be served warm or at room temperature. Top with tropical fruit salsa. An easy make-ahead recipe – perfect for entertaining.

• Author: by Lisa
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Yield: 10
• Category: Main Course
• Cuisine: Caribbean

Ingredients

• Salsa
• 2 1/2 cups diced mango (3 large mangoes)
• 1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper, 1 1/2-2 peppers (seeds and membranes removed)
• 1 cup finely chopped red onion
• 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped, about 2 tablespoons (seeds and membranes removed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Salmon
• 3 pounds salmon filet, skin removed
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper

Instructions

1. Salsa Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Can be made 24 hours ahead. Store tightly covered in the fridge.
2. Salmon Preheat oven to 450ºF. Slice salmon filets into serving pieces (about 2 inches wide). Place filets on a jellyroll pan. Brush both sides of fish generously with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 5 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through. If salmon needs more time, check every minute to ensure it doesn’t overcook. Remove pan from oven. (If you want salmon to cook a bit more, cover pan tightly with aluminum foil as it cools – 5-10 minutes)
3. Serve immediately with salsa or see below, if you’re preparing this for later.
4. If serving cold or at room temperature, allow salmon to cool for 5-10 minutes. Cover with foil and put in the fridge. When completely cool, cover tightly with saran wrap. Can be made up to a day ahead. Allow salmon to sit out at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.