How to Make Chef John's Salmon Mango Bango - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fresh and flavorful dish that will wow your taste buds? Look no further than Chef John's Salmon Mango Bango! This delightful recipe combines the rich, buttery flavor of salmon with the juicy sweetness of mango, creating a mouthwatering dish that is sure to become a new favorite.

Salmon is a heart-healthy fish that is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and essential nutrients. When paired with the vibrant flavors of fresh mango, this dish becomes a perfect balance ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper and ancho chili pepper jam
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 salmon fillets, skin removed
  • sea salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Stir mango, lime juice, pepper jam, and cilantro together in a bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for relish flavors to combine, about 30 minutes.
  • Season salmon fillets with sea salt.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Place salmon, flesh-side down, in the hot skillet and cook until edges are just starting to cook through, about 2 minutes. Flip fillets, remove skillet from heat, and let fillets sit in the hot pan until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and top with chilled mango relish.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 211mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 603mg