Crispy skinned-salmon with mango salsa

This summer-inspired salmon dish has been designed to be not just delicious, but also provide essential nutrients to promote women’s health.

Both salmon and its skin are rich sources of collagen, a protein which helps to support healthy skin, hair and nail growth. Pairing collagen-rich foods with powerful sources of antioxidants, like the mango, corn and tangy lime, helps to stimulate collagen production within our cells.

This vibrant dish contains a powerhouse of valuable nutrients, high in biotin, vitamin C and E to support skin health, rejuvenation and also support a healthy sleep cycle with melatonin-rich salmon.

Ingredients

Serves 4
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Gluten free, Dairy free

• 4 x 125g skin-on salmon fillets 
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 large mango, finely sliced 
• 1 large cucumber, sliced lengthways  
• ½ medium red onion, finely diced 
• 1 x 400g can of corn kernels, rinsed and drained 
• 1 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped 
• 1 red chilli, deseeded, finely diced 
• 2 limes, juiced 
• 2 tbsp sesame oil 
• 1 tbsp fish sauce   
• 2 cups cooked brown rice, to serve 

How to make

1. To prepare the salmon, pat dry with paper towel. Rub half the olive oil and generously sprinkle of salt into the skin. 

2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. Add two of the salmon fillets, skin side down. Press down firmly. Cook for 3 minutes or until skin is golden and crisp. Turn and cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Repeat with the remaining two fillets. Cover and set aside

3. To prepare the salsa, place the mango, cucumber, red onion, corn, coriander and chilli in a medium mixing bowl. Lightly toss to combine. In a small jug, whisk together the Pour the lime juice, sesame oil and fish sauce together. Pour over the salsa.

4. To serve, divide the cooked brown rice between four serving plates. Add the salmon and salsa. Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftover salmon and salsa will keep for two days in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Nutritional information

Roberta of Naturo Medico is a Naturopathic Practitioner who specialises in preventative care and women’s health. From her Melbourne-based clinic, Roberta sees women of all ages wanting to meet their own health goals and assists them on their path with personalised treatments specific to their needs. Alongside practice, Roberta shares healthful and nutrient-rich recipes with her readers who inspire her to continue educating on what health and wellbeing means and how it can be achieved.

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