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Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon with Mango Salsa

Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon with Mango Salsa

By Traeger Kitchen

Grill up this salmon recipe for a fresh-tasting fiesta. Our recipe features hot and savory peppers, a twist of lime, and tropical mango for a touch of sweetness.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

30 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Salmon
4 (1/2 lb) skinless center-cut salmon fillets
olive oil
Lemon pepper
Salsa
2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and 1/2-inch diced
1/2 medium red onion, small dice
1 Smallcucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (optional)
1/4 Cupfresh lime juice, plus more to taste
2 Teaspoonhoney or agave syrup, plus more to taste
1/4 Cupchopped fresh cilantro
1/4 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded and minced
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    Make the salmon: When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 350°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Rub both sides of the salmon fillet with olive oil and season with lemon pepper.

    Ingredients
    • 4  (1/2 lb) skinless center-cut salmon fillets

    •  olive oil

    •  Lemon pepper

  • Step 3

    Place salmon skin-side down on a sheet of butcher paper.

  • Step 4

    Place the butcher paper with the salmon directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and roast until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 25-30 minutes.

    00:25

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Meanwhile, make the salsa: In a medium bowl, mix together the mango, red onion, cucumber, if using, Scotch bonnet, lime juice, and honey. Add more Scotch bonnet, lime juice, and/or honey to taste. Gently stir in the cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

    Ingredients
    • 2  mangoes, peeled, pitted, and 1/2-inch diced

    • 1/2  medium red onion, small dice

    • 1 Small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (optional)

    • 1/4 Cup fresh lime juice, plus more to taste

    • 2 Teaspoon honey or agave syrup, plus more to taste

    • 1/4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro

    • 1/4  Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded and minced

  • Step 6

    Serve the salmon with the mango salsa.

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