Ginger-Garlic Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 lb salmon fillet, skin on or off
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Place salmon fillet in a baking dish and pour marinade over it. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4. While the salmon is baking, prepare the mango salsa. Combine diced mango, red bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeno (if using) in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. To make coconut rice, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cooked rice and coconut milk, stirring constantly until heated through and creamy.
6. Serve the baked salmon topped with mango salsa and alongside a generous portion of coconut rice.