Description
Mango Teriyaki Salmon brings Asian-inspired flavors right to your dinner plate, combining sweet tropical notes with rich, flaky fish for an easy weeknight meal that feels totally special. Tender salmon fillets glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce and fresh mango create a delicious dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 mango
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Optional Garnishes:
- sesame seeds
- green onions
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Blend the mango, 80 milliliters (⅓ cup) low sodium soy sauce, 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) honey, 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) rice vinegar, 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) sesame oil, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the mango softens.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a standard blender for processing.
- Return the smooth sauce to the saucepan and stir in 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thick glaze.
- Pat your 4 salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a small splash of neutral cooking oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for exactly 3-4 minutes at 220°C (425°F), developing a golden-brown crust.
- Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Generously brush or spoon the prepared mango teriyaki sauce over the cooked salmon, allowing it to caramelize for 30-60 seconds.
- Transfer salmon to serving plates, drizzle with extra sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- Marinate salmon for at least 30 minutes to let the teriyaki flavors deeply penetrate the fish.
- Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure a crispy exterior and prevent steaming.
- Choose ripe, sweet mangoes for the best teriyaki sauce flavor and natural sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and check teriyaki sauce ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg