Salmon with mango tomato salsa served with parsley buttered boiled potatoes and roasted broccoli.
So I’ve been on this sweet and savory kick. (We loved the pork chops with grapes.) Just the other night I wanted a quick meal again. Quick, because I’m always starving when I get home from work at night and my husband says I get very mean when I’m hungry. (he’s right 🙁 ) I had a beautiful piece of salmon and a mango. 
I love these little yellow mangoes. Here’s one that’s really ripe but I wanted to show it to you because I think these are so much more flavorful than the large red and green ones. I put together this dish of roasted Salmon with Mango Tomato Salsa in a jiffy, and it was so delicious, so fresh tasting and so very yummy!
I’ve done mango salsas before but never with tomato, but being on this sweet and savory bent gave me the go-ahead to do this. (Like I need permission for myself?) Mango, tomato, jalapeno, olive oil, lime and cilantro – a beautiful combination!
Then to quickly season and cook the salmon, I turned to Old Bay – for the first time on salmon and it was perfect! My husband is from Baltimore, the home of Old Bay. I always have some around, just in case we get the urge to steam hard-shelled crabs, a family favorite. But you know, I thought I should be using it more than once or twice a year and so here we are with this delicious salmon dish!
Here’s the recipe – light and bursting with freshness – perfect for a late evening summer meal. It was another “can you make this again?” request from my husband, and I wanted to share it with you. And please remember to make it with LOVE as it will always taste better!
SALMON WITH MANGO TOMATO SALSA – serves 2
1 14 oz. piece of center cut salmon fillet, washed and patted dried
1 rounded tsp. Dijon mustard
Sprinkling of Old Bay seasoning
1 tbs. olive oil
Salsa
1 small orange mango, peeled and diced into 1/4″ pieces
4 cherry tomatoes cut into 1/4” dice
1/2 of a jalepeno, minced with seeds
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tbs. olive oil
Fine sea salt
Pepper
2 tbs. chopped cilantro
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Make the salsa: Toss together the mango, tomatoes and jalapeno. (omit the seeds if you’d like less heat) Drizzle on lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the cilantro to combine everything. Taste to correct seasoning, if necessary. Let flavors meld while you make the salmon.
For the salmon: Smear the top of the salmon fillet with the mustard and sprinkle on Old Bay. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick, ovenproof skillet over moderately high heat. Place the salmon in, seasoned side down for 3 minutes. Then carefully turn over and place the pan in the oven to roast for 7 – 10 minutes, depending on how well done you like your salmon and if the salmon is super cold or not. Transfer to a platter. Cut into 2 pieces and serve topped with the salsa. Enjoy!
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Yum, one of my favorites!
Thanks Allen!! I LOVE salmon too!!
What a great combination, I love the salsa. I have been on the fence for a while now about combining tomato with fruit. This week I tested a recipe for a melon, avocado, tomato salsa. It was wonderful and I loved the combination. I think your salsa with the salmon is wonderful.
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I know – the fruit combo sounds weird – but it works!! I LOVE it!!
Salmon is my favourite! This looks light yet packed full of flavours. A fantastic meal, Mary.
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Looks great…can you come and cook for me – LOL
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You are sweet Cynthia!!
What an appetizing way to fix salmon. Great combination of ingredients.
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That salsa sounds divine!
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Thanks Angela – it was very, very good!!
Lovely combination of flavors. I have never tried old bay and have been looking at a few recipes that call for it. Will be trying to get my hands on some old bay soon.
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Ansh – Old Bay is something that is always good to have around. I think you’d really like it!!
Now this is a great meal for a Summer’s night. Tons of flavor with an equal amount of color to please the eye and palate. Very nice, Mary.
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Thanks John!! You’re right – it was a winner!!
fun fact: I grew up in Maryland, and oldbay is on EVERYTHING. I heart it (so much!). But why didn’t we ever put it on salmon? Pretty genius, MF! Looks delicious :)f
Thanks Francesca!! Did you also use it on chicken? That, I’ve never done – yet.
I often prepare my fish like this but never thought of preparing a salsa like this. Looks wonderful and I have the very kind of mango at home now.
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There is nothing more flavorful then salmon with Mango salsa! Love the salty salmon with the sweet notes 🙂
Cheers,
J+C
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Thanks J+C!!! I’m discovering I love all things sweet and savory!
Everything about this meal I love! With a garden full of salsa ingredients this came out a great time!
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Such a terrific meal! First, I love the salmon and its simple recipe (why haven’t I thought to use Old Bay???)! And the salsa is a perfect topping. Just ideal for summer 🙂
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I know Liz, sometimes we forget about the old stand-bys – like Old Bay. Hope you’ve had a chance to use it!!
What a fabulous pairing! I’m loving both the salmon and salsa recipes, thanks for sharing.
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Salmon and mangoes are a lovely combination. I agree that sweet and savoury are a lovely combination xx
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Absolutely Charlie!! Couldn’t agree more!
I love that seasoning for salmon! matches well the delicate flavours
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Old Bay is really good stuff. I like it on fish, too. But what’s really catching my eye is this salsa. Wowzer, but this looks so good! Tomato and magno? Yes, please.
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That salsa sounds perfect for that beautiful salmon!
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Thanks Maureen – you’d do the same thing!!
Mango salsa and salmon is a great combination. That salmon was beautifully seared. 🙂
Thanks Ray!!