Mango Chili Glazed Salmon

This **Mango Chili Glazed Salmon** is a vibrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The salmon is coated in a sweet and spicy glaze made with mango, chili, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar, then baked until cooked through. The result is a moist and flaky salmon with a delicious glaze that will leave you wanting more.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me one day when I was flipping through a cookbook and saw a recipe for a mango salsa. I thought to myself, "that would be great on salmon!" and so this recipe was born. I've been making it ever since and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 1 red chili, chopped
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a blender, combine the mango, red chili, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Pour the mango chili glaze over the salmon, ensuring it is evenly coated.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The mango glaze is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and it complements the flavor of the salmon beautifully.
• The coconut aminos add a touch of umami to the glaze, which helps to round out the flavor.
• The apple cider vinegar adds a bit of acidity to the glaze, which helps to brighten the flavors.
• The olive oil helps to keep the salmon moist and flaky.
• Baking the salmon in a preheated oven ensures that it cooks evenly and through.