Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Avocado and Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a zesty citrus sauce, served with a fresh avocado and mango salsa for a bright, summery meal. This Mother’s Day recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup, fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp, fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup, diced ripe mango
• 1 cup, diced ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and edges turn golden, then flip and cook for 3 minutes on the other side.
3. Step 3: While the salmon cooks, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Pour the citrus glaze over the salmon in the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets until it thickens slightly and coats the fish.
5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup diced mango, 1 cup diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp minced jalapeño, and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; gently toss to mix.
6. Step 6: Serve each salmon fillet topped with generous spoonfuls of the avocado-mango salsa for a refreshing contrast.