Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon

Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon

Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon

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Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon served on a cedar plank with mango salsa.

It’s not summer without enjoying grilled cedar plank salmon, especially one brushed with mango and chipotle glaze and served with fresh mango salsa.  Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon is just a little spicy and bursting with flavour. This great recipe was found flipping through the Costco Connection magazine and it’s a must to make this summer.

Fresh salmon fillets on a cedar plank ready for the grill and Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon.

As with any cedar plank cooking, it’s important to properly soak your plank.  I recommend an hour for the thinner boards even though the package suggests only 30 minutes.  I’ve done both and find that the edges don’t burn away as fast when the plank is soaked a bit longer. It can be easy to overcook salmon, and because everyone’s grill is different it’s difficult to give an exact length of time and temperature to cook the salmon.  What you want to watch is the internal temperature of the salmon. You’re looking to obtain an internal temperature of 130°F-135°F before resting the fish.  As it rests for a few minutes the temperature will continue to rise about 5-10 degrees which will give you a final 135°F-145°F temperature.  The salmon will take 12-20 minutes on the grill depending on your grill temperature and how often you open the lid.  Start checking after 12 minutes. 

Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon on a cedar plank with a dish of mango salsa in the background.

The mango salsa and glaze can both be prepared up to one day in advance, making it easy to bring this delicious dish together for a weeknight meal. They’re a great combination with salmon and wonderful served with rice.  The glaze and the mango salsa are also great with grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs. So if you don’t like salmon or can’t source it easily, chicken is a delicious option.  The mango salsa will keep for a couple of days, so use up any leftovers with other proteins such as chicken or even goat cheese crostini.  Enjoy!

Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon served over rice in a shallow yellow bowl.

Author: Compelled to Cook, adapted from Costco Connection magazine.

Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon served over rice in a shallow yellow bowl.
Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon
Print Recipe
    Servings Prep Time
    4 people 30 minutes
    Cook Time
    12-20 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    4 people 30 minutes
    Cook Time
    12-20 minutes
    Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon served over rice in a shallow yellow bowl.
    Mango Chipotle Glazed Salmon
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 30 minutes
      Cook Time
      12-20 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 30 minutes
      Cook Time
      12-20 minutes
      Ingredients
      Salmon
      Mango Salsa
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      Salmon
      1. Soak cedar plank for a minimum of 60 minutes.
      2. While the cedar plank is soaking make the salsa and glaze.
      3. In a medium saucepan whisk together mango juice, maple syrup, chipotle powder, ground ginger, garlic, and onion powder. Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce for about 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
      4. Remove from heat and whisk in lime juice, butter and Dijon mustard. Divide glaze into two portions. One to brush on the salmon and one to drizzle over salmon for serving.
      5. Preheat grill to 400°F.
      6. In a small bowl combine salt, smoked paprika and a few grinds of freshly cracked pepper. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides of the salmon fillets. Lay fillets out evenly spaced on the prepared cedar plank.
      7. Brush salmon with glaze and place on preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for 12-20 minutes depending on grill temperature. Brush with additional glaze once or twice while cooking until your fish reaches an internal temperature of 130-135. Time to cook will be dependent on your grill temperature.
      8. Remove salmon from plank, cover and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes which will allow the fish to rise in temperature. Serve immediately with additional glaze and mango salsa.
      Mango Salsa
      1. Add ingredients to a medium bowl and toss gently to combine. Keep covered and chilled until ready to use.

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      Grilled Salmon with Pink Peppercorn Tartar Sauce

      Grilled Salmon with Pink Peppercorn Tartar Sauce

      Today I am compelled to cook my favourite….salmon! I LOVE salmon in many forms but one of my favourites by far is grilled salmon fillet.

      This lovely recipe not only has grilled salmon as the star of the show but pink peppercorns in a tartar sauce. WOW! A fantastic combination that is not only guest worthy but totally doable any day of the week.

      The pink peppercorn is not actually a peppercorn but rather a ripe berry of the Brazilian pepper tree. They have a mild peppery taste and pair well with seafood. I won’t lie, pink peppercorns, along with green peppercorns and countless other food items are no where to be found in my little corner of the world. Thankfully I have AMAZON! The pink beauties that I have actually came all the way from the UK, free shipping too! How is a gal to resist?

       

      Grilled Salmon with Pink Peppercorn Tartar Sauce
      Grilled Salmon with Pink Peppercorn Tartar Sauce
      Print Recipe
      A simple yet elegant way to prepare salmon.
        Servings Prep Time
        4 people 15 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        8 minutes 1 day
        Servings Prep Time
        4 people 15 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        8 minutes 1 day
        Grilled Salmon with Pink Peppercorn Tartar Sauce
        Grilled Salmon with Pink Peppercorn Tartar Sauce
        Print Recipe
        A simple yet elegant way to prepare salmon.
          Servings Prep Time
          4 people 15 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          8 minutes 1 day
          Servings Prep Time
          4 people 15 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          8 minutes 1 day
          Ingredients
          Tartar Sauce
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          Tartar Sauce
          1. Combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl, cover and allow to rest 24 hours to allow the peppercorns to soften and meld the flavours.
          Salmon Fillets
          1. Heat grill to medium high and spray with non stick spray. Rub salmon fillets with olive oil and season with cracked black pepper and sea salt.
          2. When grill is hot, grill salmon fillets for 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from grill and serve immediately with pink peppercorn tartar sauce.
          Recipe Notes

          Recipe Source:  Adapted from Epicurious Salmon with Pink Peppercorn Tartar Sauce, June 1998