Caribbean Guava Glazed Salmon with Tropical Salsa

Name: Caribbean Guava Glazed Salmon with Tropical Salsa
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup guava juice; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 4 salmon fillets, skin-on (approximately 6 oz each); Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup diced pineapple; 1/2 cup diced mango; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 small jalapeño, minced; Salt, to taste

Sweet and tangy salmon with a fresh, vibrant kick

Bring a taste of the tropics to your table with this Caribbean-inspired dish, where guava glaze meets zesty tropical salsa for a delightful main course.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Guava Glaze

1 cup guava juice

1/4 cup honey

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp lime juice

For the Salmon

4 salmon fillets, skin-on (approximately 6 oz each)

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

For the Tropical Salsa

1 cup diced pineapple

1/2 cup diced mango

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 tbsp lime juice

1 small jalapeño, minced

Salt, to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Salmon

Season the Salmon

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

Mix Glaze and Oil

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp of the guava glaze with 1 tbsp of olive oil.

Marinate Salmon

Brush the mixture over the salmon and let it marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Do not over-marinate the salmon, as this can lead to a mushy texture.

Preparing the Tropical Salsa

Combine Salsa Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño.

Season the Salsa

Season with a pinch of salt.

Chill Salsa

Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Adjust the heat by removing jalapeño seeds for milder heat or doubling the jalapeño for an extra kick.

Cooking Process

Grill the Salmon

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Grill the salmon fillets, skin-side down, for about 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with more guava glaze as they cook.

Simmer the Glaze

While the salmon is grilling, simmer the remaining guava glaze in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reduces by half and becomes syrupy — about 8-10 minutes.

Brush with Reduced Glaze

Once the salmon is cooked through, brush it with the reduced glaze before serving.

Plating & Serving