Coconut Lime Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa tastes like something youβd order at a beachside restaurant in Maui β fresh, bright, creamy, and perfectly balanced.
Sweet mango + buttery avocado + zesty lime + rich salmon + subtle coconut? Unreal.
π₯₯π Coconut Lime Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa
π Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for richness)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- Β½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Avocado Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ΒΌ red onion, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: finely diced jalapeΓ±o for heat
π©βπ³ Directions
1οΈβ£ Marinate the Salmon
Whisk coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Marinate salmon 20β30 minutes (not longer β lime can start to βcookβ it).
2οΈβ£ Cook the Salmon
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium.
Sear salmon 3β4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
Optional: Brush extra marinade on top during last minute of cooking.
3οΈβ£ Make the Salsa
Gently combine mango, avocado, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and jalapeΓ±o.
Stir carefully so avocado stays chunky.
4οΈβ£ Serve
Top warm salmon with a generous spoonful of salsa.
Finish with extra lime zest or toasted coconut flakes.
π‘ Want to Level It Up?
- Serve over coconut rice
- Add a drizzle of spicy honey
- Grill the salmon for smoky depth
- Finish with a splash of hot sauce
This is light but luxurious. Fresh but indulgent.
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