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Grilled Salmon Mango Coconut Rice

A vibrant dish combining salmon, mango, and creamy coconut rice, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Marinade
  • 4 pieces skinless salmon fillets (approximately 170 grams each)
  • 45 millilitres extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
  • 45 millilitres freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Coconut Rice
  • 360 millilitres coconut water
  • 300 millilitres canned coconut milk
  • 255 grams jasmine rice, thoroughly rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Mango-Avocado Salsa
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 120 grams red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 15 grams fresh coriander, chopped
  • 50 grams red onion, rinsed and drained, finely chopped
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
  • 15 millilitres fresh lime juice
  • 15 millilitres extra virgin olive oil
  • 15 millilitres coconut water
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Marinating the Salmon
  1. In a shallow glass dish, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, and crushed garlic. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Submerge the salmon fillets in the mixture, ensuring they are fully covered. Cover the dish and refrigerate for about 15 to 30 minutes. Afterward, turn the fillets and marinate for another 15 to 30 minutes.
Grilling the Salmon
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat during the last 10 minutes of marination.
  2. Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Gently place the marinated salmon fillets on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes per side, turning only once. Cook until the fish is just done and flaky.
Cooking the Coconut Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut water, coconut milk, jasmine rice, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Bring this to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
  3. Remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Making the Salsa
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the diced mango, red bell pepper, chopped coriander, red onion, and diced avocado.
  2. Drizzle this mixture with lime juice, olive oil, and coconut water. Gently toss to ensure everything is coated evenly.
  3. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. To serve, arrange the coconut rice on serving plates.
  2. Place one grilled salmon fillet on top of each portion of rice. Finish with a generous spoonful of the mango-avocado salsa.
  3. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For best flavor, always opt for fresh herbs and ripe fruits. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.