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Flavorful Brown Sugar Garlic Grilled Salmon Recipe with Fresh Mango Salsa

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A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe featuring a caramelized brown sugar garlic glaze paired with a bright, fresh mango salsa for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets – skin-on, about 6 ounces (170g) each; fresh or thawed from frozen
  • Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons (light or dark)
  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh lime juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt and black pepper – to taste
  • For the mango salsa:
  • Ripe mango – 1 large, peeled and diced
  • Red bell pepper – ½ cup, finely diced
  • Red onion – ¼ cup, finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro – 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Jalapeño – 1 small, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Lime juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – a pinch to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, minced garlic, olive oil, and lime juice. Stir until sugar is mostly dissolved and mixture is thick but pourable. (5 minutes)
  3. In a separate bowl, gently mix diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate while grilling. (10 minutes)
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C). Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking. (5-10 minutes)
  5. Brush salmon with the brown sugar garlic glaze on both sides. Place skin-side down on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes without moving to get grill marks. Flip carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes, brushing more glaze on top side. Aim for internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare or 140°F (60°C) for well done. (8-10 minutes)
  6. Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Plate salmon and spoon fresh mango salsa generously over the top. (2-3 minutes)

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. Watch grill heat carefully to prevent brown sugar from burning; start on direct heat for sear marks then move to indirect heat to finish cooking. Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking. Make salsa ahead and refrigerate for best flavor. Let salmon rest after grilling to redistribute juices.

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Keywords: grilled salmon, brown sugar garlic glaze, mango salsa, quick dinner, summer barbecue, healthy salmon recipe

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