Mango-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice
Juicy salmon fillets glazed with a tropical mango-ginger sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice. This thai-inspired seafood ready in about 55 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, ripe, peeled and diced mango, grated ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 1 ripe, peeled and diced mango
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix mango, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Marinate salmon for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until flaky.
- Step 3: In a separate pot, cook jasmine rice in 2 cups water until tender. Stir in coconut milk and cook for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Spoon rice into bowls, top with salmon, and drizzle remaining glaze over the dish.
- Step 5: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mango-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (30 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Mango-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Mango-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Mango-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Mango-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice?
Thai seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect seafood recipe for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
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Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
