Baked Salmon with Easy Clean Eating Mango Jam

When I was living in Australia, I developed a very strong love for mangoes. Besides eating them plain – which is my favorite thing to do! – and making yummy popsicles, I love incorporating mangoes in savory dishes. Just like peaches, they make amazing salsa and are delicious with white meat and fish (this White Fish with Mango and Lime Salsa recipe is still one of my favs!) So when mangoes were on special the other at my local (Canadian) store, I didn’t hesitate for a second.

I don’t know if they’re in season in Canada at the moment, but they were delicious. I’m guessing they’re imported? I must admit I didn’t check. Anyways! I made a quick and easy jam with them and it took me about 30 minutes all together. I then used it as a topping for the salmon and wow, what a great combo! It’s not the prettiest dish but I seriously loved this pairing.

I think you could use store-bought mango jam if you’re in a hurry or can’t find mangoes, but it won’t be as good! And don’t skip the hot pepper flakes. Because this recipe is very simple, all the ingredients count! Enjoy 🙂

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Baked Salmon with Easy Clean Eating Mango Jam

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 511 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1.5 lb - 700 g salmon fillet
• 1/8 tsp hot pepper flakes up to 1/4 tsp if you like spicy food

For the mango jam

• 3 medium mangos peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Jam

1. Make the mango jam first. In a medium pot, combine water, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Bring to a boil.
2. Add mango chunks. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat. Mash mangoes with a fork or a masher. Simmer until it reaches a thick, jam-like consistency, about 20 minutes. Save 1/3 cup and transfer the rest in a glass container. Store in the fridge.

Salmon

1. Preheat oven to 360F/180C.
2. Line a baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleaning. Place salmon fillet in the dish. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread 1/3 cup of mango jam all over it and sprinkle with hot pepper flakes.
3. Bake for 20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.
4. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

• You could use store-bought mango jam if you're in a hurry or can't find mangoes, but it won't be as good!
• Don't skip the hot pepper flakes. Because this recipe is very simple, all the ingredients count!

Nutrition Facts

Baked Salmon with Easy Clean Eating Mango Jam

Amount Per Serving (1 /4th)

Calories 511 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g 28%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 155mg 52%

Sodium 150mg 6%

Potassium 1597mg 46%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 23g

Protein 57g 114%

Vitamin A 29.4%

Vitamin C 58.9%

Calcium 4.8%

Iron 13.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.