Marinated Mango Bourbon Salmon with Jasmine Rice #ReynoldsPartner

If you love salmon or want to encourage someone in your family to give salmon a try, my Mango Bourbon Salmon is the perfect dish for your dinner menu. The marinade will not only add flavor but make the salmon moist and tender. And the foil packets make clean up easy-peasy!

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Weeknight meals don’t have to be boring. My Mango Bourbon Salmon is the perfect way to add deliciousness to your home menu and the best part is, you’ll have very little cleanup afterward!

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Can you believe there was a time that I didn’t eat salmon? I served it in my restaurants and came up with a lot of delicious ways to serve salmon and disguise it so I might enjoy eating it. Over the years I created some pretty ah-mazing dishes with salmon but nothing that ever caught my fancy.

And then I tried Wild Caught Pacific Salmon and I was hooked (pardon the pun). I use Alaskan and Pacific salmon almost all the time now, but occasionally when I see fresh Atlantic salmon on sale I pick up a small side to cut into filets. For this dish, I picked up some beautiful fresh farmed Atlantic salmon and it was freaking ah-mazing!! 

I love it when I surprise myself with the dishes I create and let me tell you my Mango Bourbon Salmon definitely tickled my taste buds! It’s going to be a regular on my home menu. And the best part was having very little clean-up after dinner. That’s a bonus in my book!

I’ve been using Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil for as long as I can remember. It’s been a fixture in my kitchens both at home and at work and I’d be lost without it. At work, I always purchase the 18-inch rolls of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil and honestly if my wife wouldn’t yell at me I’d keep that sized roll on my kitchen counter at home. It’s the best darn aluminum foil on the market!

Thankfully Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil offers a variety of different cooking foil in sizes that accommodates just about any task. I love the versatility of kitchen foil, it withstands high heat and extreme cold, making it perfect for everything from grilling to freezer storage. And, did I mention how quick and easy clean up is with kitchen foil? After preparing a delicious meal the last thing I want to do is spend extra time cleaning up. 

Another thing I love about Reynolds Wrap® is it’s proudly made in the U.S.A. at the Louisville, KY plant.

What do I need to make Mango Bourbon Salmon?

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Mango Bourbon Salmon. In chef speak, that’s called a mise en place. It’s a good idea to get your ingredients out and ready to use. It makes the cooking process easier and faster and ensures that you have everything you need before you get started.

How do I marinate Salmon?

Marinating salmon or any fish isn’t difficult. The only thing you need to remember is seafood is delicate and takes little time to marinate. Ingredients in a marinade are fairly interchangeable as long as you include an acid like the lime juice and/or soy sauce. If you’re not a fan of either here are some suggestions.

• Try lemon, orange, or pineapple juice if you’re not fond of lime. 
• If you don’t like soy sauce try balsamic vinegar. 
• The same holds true for the aromatics. I used ginger and garlic in my marinade, but you can leave either or both out.
• Add any additional spice you might like. If you want to add a little heat add sriracha to the marinade, just be careful not to overdo it.
• If you don’t want to use sugar you can add sweetness with honey or maple syrup.

Do you see where I’m going with this? Cook what you like to eat, recipes are guidelines.

Place all the ingredients for the marinade in a mixing bowl and mix well. *Make sure the sugar is dissolved.

Then it’s just a matter of placing the salmon in a slider storage bag (or baking dish) and adding the marinade. If you use a bag, make sure to move the salmon around a little in the marinade before storing it in the fridge.

**Place a plate under the bag just in case the bag leaks. 

How long should I marinate the salmon?

Seafood picks up marinade flavors a lot faster than chicken or beef. If you’re pressed for time, 25 minutes is long enough to get the flavors into the salmon. I marinated my salmon for 90 minutes. I don’t advise marinating any seafood longer than 90 minutes unless you’re making ceviche. 

The lime and soy sauce will actually start to cook the fish and also make it mushy if you leave it in the marinade too long.

How do I make a Mango Bourbon Glaze?

Add the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor (or blender) and puree till smooth. If you’re not fond of mangoes, you can use peaches or pineapple to make the glaze.

After pureeing the mixture, place it in a small saucepan and bring to a light boil. Then remove the pan from the heat and divide the sauce into two portions. One half to glaze the salmon with and one half to serve with the salmon. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a little chunky, it will still be delicious.

**If the Glaze gets too thick, you can add a little water to the mixture. Also, a little time in the microwave will loosen the glaze up.

Chef Dennis Tip:

To save time, prepare the marinade and Mango Bourbon Glaze ahead of time. It can be prepared the day before you use it

While the salmon is marinating you can cook the rice. You can also cook the rice ahead of time.

I used Jasmine rice for this dish, but you can use any type of rice you like. The Jasmine rice was a perfect complement to the salmon with its light fluffy grains and fragrant aroma. But if you’re not a fan of rice, switch it out for par-cooked roasted potatoes or a grain of your choice. I had originally thought about using lentils for this dish.

The green onions and red pepper are mostly there for color but they do impart a little flavor to the rice. 

Start by cutting off four 16 inch pieces of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Aluminum Foil. Make sure to always put the shiny side down, the dull side with the watermark should always be facing the food to benefit from the non-stick properties. This will make plating your food from the packet easy-peasy!

Add one cup of the Jasmine rice in the center of the foil, running perpendicular to the long sides of the foil.

**Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Aluminum Foil uses a specific food-safe coating that makes it easy to line pans and grills or cover and wrap your dishes without the added hassle of clean up.

The next step is placing the salmon filet on top of the rice and brushing it with the Mango Bourbon Glaze.

When making foil-wrapped packets to cook in the oven or on the grill follow these instructions. Place the packets on a sheet pan or baking pan when placing them into the oven. They can go right on the grill if you’re grilling this dish.

• Tear off a 16” sheet of Reynolds Wrap®  Non-Stick Aluminum Foil
• Center the food on the foil sheet
• Bring up the long sides of the foil, so the ends meet over the food
• Double fold the ends, leaving room for heat to circulate inside
• Double fold the two short ends to seal the packet
• OPTIONAL: To avoid juices puddling around the food, use a grilling fork to punch 2-3 drainage holes throughout the bottom/sides of the packet

You only need to punch holes in the foil if there is going to be a lot of liquid runoff. Using rice or another starch under the protein helps alleviate that issue. The starch will soak up the extra juices and become even more flavorful.

When the salmon is finished cooking you can cut the tops off the packets and slide each portion onto a plate. The non-stick foil really makes plating the salmon really easy and cleaning up even easier. 

The foil will be hot, so use kitchen gloves or towels when touching them. Don’t spoil dinner by getting burned!

What you end up with is an amazing salmon dish bursting with flavor and very little cleanup after dinner. Wouldn’t this be perfect for your next get-together or date night?

Can I use other types of fish in this recipe?

As I’ve mentioned with other substitutions I suggested, use the recipe as a guideline and cook what you like to eat. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try something new, but if you don’t enjoy what you’re eating, you’re not going to enjoy cooking!

If you’re not on Team Salmon, any thicker filet or steak type fish will work, such as:

• Tuna
• Swordfish
• Grouper
• Red Snapper

Can I grill the foil packets instead of using the oven?

You sure can. The beauty of foil-wrapped packets of deliciousness is having the versatility of cooking them in the oven, your home grill or over a campfire.

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Aluminum Foil is a great tool for grilling! After preheating your grill at medium/medium-high heat, place your foil packet or sheet directly on the grill, The Heavy Duty Foil with a Non-Stick coating added on one side (the dull side), should always be facing the food to benefit from the non-stick properties.

If you love salmon you may also like these recipes:

• Marinated Grilled Salmon
• Grilled Cedar Planked Salmon
• Mediterranean Style Salmon
• Blackened Salmon Salad
• Stuffed Salmon with Cream Cheese and Crabmeat

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5 from 15 votes

Mango Bourbon Salmon

If you love salmon or want to encourage someone in your family to give salmon a try, my Mango Bourbon Salmon is the perfect dish for your dinner menu. The marinade will not only add flavor but make the salmon moist and tender. And the foil packets make clean up easy-peasy!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Marinate Salmon1 hr 30 mins

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mango bourbon barbecue, marinated salmon, salmon recipe

Servings: 4

Calories: 788kcal

Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

• 4 6-ounce salmon fillets skinless and boneless
• 4 16 inch sheets of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Aluminum Foil

Marinade

• ¼ cup lite soy sauce
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic finely minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Mango Bourbon Barbecue

• 1 cup mango chunks pureed (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

Garnish

• 2 each scallion thinly sliced - green tops of scallions
• 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Jasmine Rice

• 1½ cups Jasmine rice or your favorite rice or grain
• 2½ cups water
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup red pepper fine dice
• ¼ cup scallion white part only - sliced
• 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

Marinate Salmon

• Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
• Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish or large slider storage bag.
• Add the marinade to the baking dish and refrigerate for 90 minutes. If you use a ziplock bag, seal the bag and gently move the salmon around in the marinade before placing in in the refrigerator.

Jasmine Rice

• While the salmon is marinating cook the rice. In a saucepot bring the water to a boil, add salt and rice. Cover and lower heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove the rice from the heat and allow the rice to finish cooking without heat and with the lid on.

  **Use a fork to fluff the rice when removing it from the pot.
• Let the rice cool slightly then add the scallions, red peppers and cilantro. Mix well and set aside till needed.

Mango Bourbon Glaze

• Place the ingredients for the glaze in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Place the glaze in a small saucepot and bring to a light boil. Remove from heat and divide the glaze into two parts. Set aside till needed.

  **If the glaze gets too thick add a little water to it. You can also warm it up in the microwave to get the glaze more liquid.

Assembly

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove the salmon from the marinade and place on a plate until needed.
• Tear off a four 16” sheets of Reynolds Wrap®
• Place one cup of Jasmine rice in the center of the foil , perpendicular to the longer sides.
• Place a salmon filet on top of the rice, then brush the salmon with the mango bourbon glaze.
• Bring up the long sides of the foil, so the ends meet over the food. Double fold the ends, leaving room for heat to circulate inside. Then double fold the two short ends to seal the packet. Repeat this process for all four salmon filets.
• Place the packets on a sheet pan or baking sheet and place into the oven for 15-20 minutes.

Toasted Sesame Seeds

• Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Or bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Don't let them burn!! Place toasted seeds immediately onto a cool plate so they stop cooking.

Serving

• Remove the salmon from the oven and carefully cut the tops off of each foil packet using kitchen scissors.
• Open each packet and slide the entire dish onto a plate. (the foil will be hot, so use a towel or gloves when handling the packets). Repeat the process with each packet.
• Garnish the salmon with toasted sesame seeds, scallions and cilantro. Serve with your favorite vegetable and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 788kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1860mg | Potassium: 1078mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg