Baked Salmon with Spicy Mango Sauce

Ingredients

Salmon:
• Salmon fillet: 300 g (10.5 oz)
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp (5 ml)
• Olive oil: 1 tsp (5 ml)
• Optional: Veggies for roasting (e.g., asparagus)
Spicy Mango Sauce:
• Ripe mango: 1 (200 g or 1 cup, diced)
• Salt & pepper: to taste
• Chili pepper: to taste
• Onion: ½ (75 g or ½ cup)
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp (15 ml)
• Butter (melted): 25 g (2 tbsp or 1 oz; skip salt if salted)
• Lime juice: 2 tbsp (30 ml)

Cooking Instructions

Salmon: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Brush salmon with mustard and olive oil. Place on a lined baking tray. Add vegetables if desired. Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.

Sauce: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan or skillet. Sauté onion, garlic, chili, and mango for 5–6 minutes until softened. Blend with melted butter and lime juice until smooth. Season to taste.

Serve: Spoon the warm mango sauce over the baked salmon.

Chef's Note

The salmon is melt-in-your mouth tender, paired with a bold mango sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and spicy. It’s a simple yet sophisticated dish that will wow your taste buds!