Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa and Rice

Ingredients

• For the Grilled Salmon:
• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) 🐟
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 tsp black pepper ⚫
• 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• For the Mango Salsa:
• 1 ripe mango, diced 🥭
• 0.5 red bell pepper, finely chopped 🌶️
• 0.25 red onion, finely diced 🧅
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• Juice of ½ lime 🍋
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 tsp honey (optional for extra sweetness) 🍯
• For the Garlic-Lime Rice:
• 1 cup long-grain white rice 🍚
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍲
• 1 tbsp butter 🧈
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• Juice of ½ lime 🍋
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Rice
2. 2In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in rice, broth, and salt, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. 🍚✨
3. 32️⃣ Prepare the Mango Salsa
4. 4In a bowl, combine mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and honey (if using). Mix well and let sit for flavors to meld. 🥭🌶️
5. 53️⃣ Grill the Salmon
6. 6Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through and slightly charred. 🔥🐟
7. 74️⃣ Assemble & Serve
8. 8Plate the grilled salmon over a bed of garlic-lime rice, topping each fillet with mango salsa. Serve warm and enjoy! 🍽️🔥