Pan-Seared Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Tender pan-seared salmon paired with a bright, fresh mango and avocado salsa perfect for summer dining. This Caribbean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, diced ripe mango
• 1 medium, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily.
3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, combine 1 medium diced mango, 1 medium diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 small finely chopped jalapeño, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl. Gently toss to combine.
4. Step 4: Serve each salmon fillet topped generously with the mango avocado salsa.