Smoked Salmon With Spicy Smoked Pineapple Mango Salsa
Our Smoked Salmon with Spicy Pineapple Mango Salsa features Traeger-smoked mango and pineapple, adding a rich, smoky dimension to succulent Our Family Salmon Fillets, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Imagine a delightful smoked salmon fillet nestled on a bed of fluffy white rice, adorned with a tantalizing salsa featuring grilled mango, pineapple, and a kick of jalapeños. Let's dive into this elevated flavor experience and get ready for spring by shopping fresh produce at Family Fare for healthy meals!
Equipment
- Smoker
- Blender, Optional
- Knife
- Butcher Paper
Ingredients
For the Smoked Our Family Salmon Fillets:-
- 1 lb Our Family Salmon Fillets
- Olive oil for brushing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry or applewood pellets for Traeger smoker
- Butcher paper for smoking
For the White Rice Bed:
- 2 cups white rice
- 4 cups water
- Pinch of salt
For the Spicy Pineapple Mango Salsa (Pre-Smoked):
- 2 ripe mango halved and hatched
- 1 cup pineapple rings
- 1-2 jalapenos diced (adjust to your spice preference) - optional smoked or not smoked, add additional for more spice
For the Fresh Pineapple Mango Salsa (Post-Smoked):
- 3 cup diced mango from the pre-smoked mango
- 2 cup diced grilled pineapple
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions:
Prepare the Pineapple Mango Salsa (Pre-Smoked):
- a. Preheat your Traeger pellet smoker to 180°F.
- b. Halve the mango, hatch it, and flip the halves outward on the grates, fruit facing up and peel facing down.
- c. Place pineapple rings and diced jalapenos directly on the Traeger grill grates.
- d. Smoke the mango, pineapple, and jalapenos for approximately 30 minutes, allowing them to absorb the delightful wood-fired flavor
Prepare the Smoked Our Family Salmon Fillets on a Traeger Pellet Smoker:
- a. Brush the Our Family Salmon Fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- b. Preheat the Traeger pellet smoker to 400°F.
- c. Place the seasoned salmon fillets directly on Traeger's butcher paper.
- d. Smoke the Our Family Salmon Fillets for 15-20 minutes, allowing them to absorb the smoky goodness to complement the spicy mango, pineapple, and jalapeños.
Cook the White Rice:
- a. Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- b. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and a pinch of salt.
- c. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Assemble Your Culinary Masterpiece:
- a. Dice the pre-smoked mango and combine it with the grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice to create the fresh Pineapple Mango Salsa.
- b. Fluff the cooked white rice and place a generous portion on each serving plate.
- c. Carefully transfer the smoked Our Family Salmon Fillets onto the rice bed.
- d. Spoon the spicy Pineapple Mango Salsa over the top of the smoked salmon, creating a vibrant and flavorful crown.
Serve and Savor:
- a. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
- b. Enjoy this delightful creation, brought to you by Our Family Fillets and Family Fare.
Notes
You may smoke all ingredients if you'd like. For a smoother consistency, add all items to a blender at the end. Keeps well in the fridge up to 5 days. Tastes great served on breakfast burritos, salmon, or with tortilla chips. For more spice, add additional jalepenos
Nutrition
Calories: 717kcalCarbohydrates: 129gProtein: 32gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 1236mgFiber: 7gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 2687IUVitamin C: 133mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
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