Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa

Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa  – a light and refreshing salmon topped with mango salsa. Serve with some coconut rice on the side.

2 of my favorite zero point foods on Weight Watchers are Greek Yogurt and salmon. Salmon is my seafood protein of choice and it is so healthy for you. I love it grilled, air fried, baked, you name it. Top this salmon off with some freshly made mango salsa and your mouth will be in heaven.

Mangos are kind of a difficult fruit to work with because of the core in the middle. I don’t take the skin of the side of the mango when I cut it first. I cut where I think is the pit and slice it right down. Take the mango and hold it like a cup then start sliding down the sides of it so that all you have to do is scoop out the insides.

Grilling gives the salmon more flavor but I’ve also used my air fryer to cook the perfect salmon before. I set my timer to 350 degrees and cook it for 12 minutes. For Grilled salmon, season salmon fillets with your favorite seasoning of choice. Preheat grill for medium heat. Lightly oil grill grate or spray the grates. Place salmon on the preheated grill.  Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Ingredients for Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa

• 2 4 oz salmon filets
• 2 tsp of chili powder
• 1 tsp of cumin
• ½ tsp of garlic powder

Mango Salsa

• 4 ripe mangos, diced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons of chopped jalapeno peppers
• 2 tablespoons of diced red onion

Cooking Spray

How to Make Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa

1. In a small bowl mix together the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
2. Rub the 2 salmon filets with the seasoning.
3. Spray both sides of the salmon before placing them on the grill.
4. Refrigerate until set.
5. Mix together the diced mango, cilantro, jalapeno peppers and red onion in a bowl. Juice half the lime into the salsa and stir until combined.
6. Preheat grill for medium heat. Lightly spray the grill grate. Place salmon on the preheated grill.  Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Top the salmon with the mango salsa and enjoy.

Tips for Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa

If you don’t have a grill, you can bake the salmon at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes.

There will be leftover salsa. Use it for chips or put more salsa on top of your salmon.

Seasonings for salmon:

Blackened seasoning

Salt and Pepper

Citrus fruits

Sesame and Ginger

Maple and Honey

Sriracha