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Spicy Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

2023-10-27 - Written by: Amelia Garcia

Spicy Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

A vibrant and flavorful dish combining juicy salmon, a sweet and spicy mango salsa, and fragrant coconut rice.

Ingredients:

  • For the Salmon:

    • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin on or off
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Mango Salsa:

    • 1 ripe mango, diced
    • ½ red onion, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust for spice preference)
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • Salt to taste
  • For the Coconut Rice:

    • 1 cup jasmine rice
    • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon dry and place in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with ginger, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Make the Salsa: In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Gently mix and set aside.
  3. Cook the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice in a fine-mesh sieve until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
  4. Bake the Salmon: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
  5. Serve: Divide coconut rice among plates. Top with baked salmon and generously spoon mango salsa over each serving.