This Baja Citrus Salmon with Strawberry Mango Salsa is so fresh and flavorful! In this bowl, baja seasoned and citrus glazed salmon is topped with a fresh strawberry mango salsa! Serve over rice or couscous with a fresh crunchy slaw! This recipe serves 4.
I love a good bowl.
Whether it’s a rice bowl, quinoa bowl, couscous bowl – you name it, I love it. I think I love bowls because they typically have a lot of different components. This Baja salmon bowl definitely has a lot going on, but nothing that’s overly complicated. In it you will find pearled couscous, a crunchy cilantro lime slaw, Baja seasoned salmon drizzled with yum yum sauce and topped with a fresh strawberry mango salsa.
It’s the perfect light meal for spring and summer.
To Make This Baja Citrus Salmon with Strawberry Mango Salsa You Will Need:
for the salsa:
- strawberries – Remove the leafy tops (and discard) and chop.
- mango – I share how I dice a mango here.
- red onion – Soak in ice water to remove some of the bite.
- cilantro – Lends bright herbaceous flavor.
- jalapeño – Remove the ribs and seeds for less heat.
- lime juice – Adds acidity and citrusy flavor.
- honey – For a touch of warm sweetness.
- kosher salt – Enhances the flavors in this recipe.
for the salmon:
- orange – You need both the zest and half of the juice.
- lime – You will need the zest and all of the juice.
- baja seasoning – My homemade blend of smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder, chili powder and cumin.
- honey – Lends a touch of sweetness.
- olive oil – Lends fat and flavor.
- salmon – I buy 1 large filet and divide it into 4 (6 ounce) portions.
optional toppings or bowl add-ins:
- protein rice, cauliflower rice or couscous
- cilantro lime coleslaw
- yum yum sauce
- sliced avocado
Make The Salsa:
In a mixing bowl, measure and add 10 ounces diced strawberries, 1 good size mango, 1/3 cup finely diced red onion, 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro and 1 seeded and diced jalapeño (if using).
Add in 1 teaspoon honey and the juice of 1/2 a lime.
Add a small pinch of kosher salt and toss to combine.
Let this sit while you make the salmon. Just give it a toss occasionally.
Make The Salmon:
In a glass jar or bowl, add the zest of 1 lime and 1 orange. Add the juice of half the orange and all of the lime. Lastly, measure and add in 1 tablespoon Baja seasoning, 2 teaspoons honey and 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Whisk to combine.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 200°C).
You can either brush this overtop of the salmon filets if in a time crunch or add the salmon to a large re-sealable bag or dish and pour this over top to marinate for a few hours (nothing more than 2 hours in my opinion).
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with avocado oil spray or another nonstick spray.
Place the salmon, skin side down and sprinkle the top with a little more Baja seasoning. Slide the pan onto the middle rack of your preheated oven and cook for 10 minutes or until cooked and flakes easily. Using oven mitts, remove the salmon and move the oven rack to the highest position. Switch your oven to broil, slide the pan underneath the heating element and broil for 2 minutes or until golden in spots. Watch carefully to avoid burning..
Serve the baja citrus salmon with rice, cauliflower rice or couscous, drizzled with a little yum yum sauce before topping with the strawberry mango salsa. I also serve this with my cilantro lime slaw that adds delicious crunch.
I’m telling you this dish is amazing. So light, flavorful and healthy!
And the leftovers are just as delicious.
Enjoy! And if you give this Baja Citrus Salmon recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Citrus Salmon with Strawberry Mango Salsa
Ingredients
FOR THE SALSA
- 10 ounces strawberries, diced (tops removed and discarded)
- 1 good size mango, diced
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced (remove ribs and seeds for less heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 lime, juiced
FOR THE SALMON:
- 1 tablespoon baja seasoning
- 1 orange, zested, plus juice from half
- 1 lime, zested, plus juice from half
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 24 ounces wild caught salmon, cut into 4 filets
SERVE WITH (OPTIONAL):
- couscous, rice or cauliflower rice
- cilantro lime slaw
- yum yum sauce
- sliced avocado
Instructions
MAKE THE SALSA:
- In a mixing bowl, measure and add diced strawberries, mango, diced red onion, cilantro and diced jalapeño (if using).
- Add in the honey, salt and lime juice. Toss to combine and set off to the side.
MAKE THE SALMON:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 200°C).
- In a glass jar or bowl, add the orange and lime zest. Then add the juice of half the orange and all of the lime. Lastly, add the Baja seasoning, honey and avocado oil. Whisk to combine.
- You can either brush this overtop of the salmon filets if in a time crunch or add the salmon to a large re-sealable bag or dish and pour this over top to marinate for a few hours (nothing more than 2 hours in my opinion).Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with avocado oil spray or another nonstick spray. Place the salmon, skin side down and sprinkle the top with a little more Baja seasoning.
- Slide the pan onto the middle rack of your preheated oven and cook for 10 minutes or until cooked and flakes easily. Using oven mitts, remove the salmon and move the oven rack to the highest position. Switch your oven to broil, slide the pan underneath the heating element and broil for 2 minutes or until golden in spots. Watch carefully to avoid burning..
- Serve the broiled citrus salmon with rice or couscous, drizzled with a little yum yum sauce before topping with the strawberry mango salsa. I also served it with a cilantro lime slaw that added delicious crunch.
Notes
This recipe was originally posted on May 12, 2014 and has been updated with clear and concise instructions, new photography and helpful information.
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Really nice how to photos. Thank you. This was beyond yummy!
What a healthy meal!
I absolutely love this salsa. So perfect for summer!
This is my idea of THE perfect meal!! I love flavorful crispy salmon with some sort of salsa on top. Straberry + avocado salsa?? My face would be glued to the bowl till I done et it all!
This salmon is perfection! Thank you!
Love the strawberry and mango combination over the salmon, so gorgeous!
I have two pieces of Salmon in the freezer from the last time my boyfriend went fishing so this is getting made tonight for sure. That marinade looks delicious and that salsa? Devine. And Hi from a fellow Michigander!
Salmon looks delish! Pinned.
This salmon was amazing!
This was delicious and easy. Your recipes always look fabulous!
that Baja citrus rub sounds BOMB – def need to use at some pt!
This looks so good Laurie! I haven’t made salmon in forever–this is next on my to-make list!
Delicious and healthy dish! Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh, this looks ridiculously delicious!