Tropical Salmon Recipe
mango ginger habanero glaze mandarins
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Ingredients
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Salmon
Mango Ginger Habanero Glaze
Mandarin Garnish
Method
Preparing the Salmon
- 1
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook the Salmon
Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
Making the Mango Ginger Habanero Glaze
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the diced mango, grated ginger, chopped habanero, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- 5
Cook the Glaze
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mango is soft and the glaze has thickened slightly.
- 6
Blend the Glaze
Remove from heat and use an immersion blender (or transfer to a regular blender) to puree the glaze until smooth. Set aside.
Plating the Dish
- 7
Plate the Salmon
Place the cooked salmon fillets on a serving plate.
- 8
Add the Glaze
Drizzle the mango ginger habanero glaze generously over the salmon.
- 9
Garnish with Mandarins
Top with mandarin segments and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the dish before serving.