Teriyaki-Glazed Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Flaky salmon fillets coated in sweet-tangy teriyaki glaze, served atop a refreshing mango salsa bursting with tropical flavors. This Japanese-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, teriyaki sauce, mango for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 mango
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1/2 lime
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp sesame seeds in a small bowl.
2. Step 2: Brush 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with the teriyaki mixture on both sides; let sit 10 minutes while preheating grill to medium (350°F).
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down on grill; cook for 6-8 minutes until edges are opaque and easily flakes with a fork, basting with remaining glaze during the last 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Dice 1 mango, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/2 diced avocado; mix with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and juice from 1/2 lime in a bowl.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled salmon immediately topped with mango salsa and a sprinkle of extra sesame seeds.