Chili Lime Salmon with Delicious Mango Salsa!

mango

🥗Healthier: papaya

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Papaya is lower in calories and has a similar texture.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is a more affordable fish option.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: green bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Both provide a milder flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a common sweetener that can replace honey.

Preheat the grill to about 400°F, which is medium to medium-high heat.

In a bowl, combine honey, smoked paprika, garlic and herb seasoning, ancho chili powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Add the zest and juice of a small lime to the mixture.

Add olive oil (not extra virgin) to the mixture and taste it for balance.

Take two salmon fillets with skin on and coat them with the marinade, avoiding the skin side to prevent burning.

Let the salmon marinate for about 10 minutes.

While the salmon marinates, chop red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño (removing seeds for less heat).

Dice a large mango and add it to the salsa mixture along with chopped cilantro.

Add lime juice, a pinch of salt, a little olive oil, and a tablespoon of the leftover marinade to the salsa mixture and combine well.

Place the salmon skin side down on the grill and cook undisturbed for about 5 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness.

Baste the salmon with leftover marinade after 5 minutes.

Carefully flip the salmon to the flesh side and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until done.

Remove the salmon from the grill when it reaches an internal temperature of about 140°F.

Spoon the remaining marinade over the warm salmon before serving.

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