Description
A quick and easy mango teriyaki salmon recipe featuring a sweet and tangy glaze that balances the richness of salmon with tropical mango and umami teriyaki flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each), skin-on or skinless
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced (~1 cup)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml), low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons honey (30 ml), or maple syrup as substitute
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Mango Teriyaki Glaze: Combine diced mango, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Simmer gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes until mango softens and mixture thickens into a glossy glaze. Mash mango pieces with a fork or whisk to mostly smooth consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prep the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet or grill pan. Brush each fillet generously with the mango teriyaki glaze. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and glaze is sticky and caramelized. For a charred edge, broil for the last 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Spoon any leftover glaze over the cooked salmon. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or favorite vegetables.
Notes
Use ripe mango for best flavor. Simmer glaze to thicken and blend flavors. Pat salmon dry for better caramelization. Brush glaze generously. Watch broil step closely to prevent burning. Glaze keeps up to 3 days refrigerated and is great on other proteins like chicken or tofu. Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (abo
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 34
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