Salmon with mango sauce

A recipe full of flavor, which for many may sound very sophisticated and therefore complicated. Its preparation is actually very simple and fast; and following the advice detailed here, this salmon with mango sauce will be a guaranteed success.

As the salmon requires a few minutes to be ready, prepare the sauce in advance:

Chop the spring onion or shallot and fry it over moderate heat with a little extra virgin olive oil. Peel and cut the mango into small even pieces and add them to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, add the juice of one lime and a little ground cayenne if desired. Continue cooking over moderate heat until the sauce has thickened a bit.

Heat another frying pan and cook the salmon fillets for a few minutes on both sides.

Serve the salmon immediately, pouring the sauce on top and decorate with some coriander leaves.

Some suggested garnishes for the salmon:

• Rice or boiled potatoes.
• Steamed broccoli.
• Fennel salad
• Sautéed fennel and/or leeks.

Tips and tricks:

1. Squeeze the limes by hand and without making excessive pressure, since the juices very close to the skin are much more bitter.
2. Although the recipe is very simple, you can take a shortcut and buy already bottled mango puree. In this case, ensure to get a natural product without other additives (sugar, preservatives, etc.) that degrade its quality.

Tips for cooking a salmon filet:

1. Preheat the pan to prevent the fillets from sticking.
2. Do not abuse adding excess oil, since the fish can burn. A minimal amount smeared on both sides will suffice.
3. Gently dry the fillets with kitchen paper before cooking. Removing excess water allows the skin to be crispier.
4. For the same purpose, salt lightly the fillets, let them rest for a few minutes and dry.
5. If using skin-on fillets, serve them with the skin side up. Otherwise, the residual heat that accumulates on the plate can soften it, making it less attractive.
6. Less is more. Cook the filet for a few minutes on each side. Overcooked fish gets dry and its texture is completely ruined.
7. These tips are valid for almost any other fish.