Salmon with Mango Salsa
Pack a dietary punch with this combination of salmon topped with mango salsa. The omega-3-rich fish increases immunity, fights heart disease, boosts energy levels, and lifts moods. The fiber-intensive mango contains generous amounts of vitamins A, C, and E.
Ingredients
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4 6- to 8-ounces fresh or frozen salmon fillets (with skin), about 1 inch thick
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 large ripe mango, seeded, peeled, and cut into thin bite-size strips
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1/2 of a medium cucumber, seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips
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2 green onions, sliced
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or 2 tsp. snipped fresh mint
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1 small fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and chopped
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1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic (1 clove)
Directions
1.
Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Place fish fillets, skin sides down, in shallow dish.
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For rub: In small bowl, stir together sugar, lime peel, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne pepper. Sprinkle mixture evenly over fish; rub in with your fingers. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.
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Meanwhile, for salsa: In medium bowl, combine mango, cucumber, green onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and remaining salt. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
4.
Prepare grill for indirect grilling. Test for medium heat above drip pan. Place fish fillets, skin sides down, on greased grill rack over drip pan, tucking under any thin edges. Cover and grill about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, remove skin from fish. Serve fish with salsa. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 352, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Total Sugar 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 38%, Calcium 3%, Iron 6%. Exchanges: Fruit 1, Lean Meat 5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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