Salmon lettuce wraps stuffed with mango salsa. Light, healthy and filling, this meal is perfect for the day before a feast or a holiday. I am participating in weekday supper this week and since it’s the day before Christmas, I wanted to make some light fare that did not require too much effort. A perfect foil for the big feast on Christmas. This dish is easy!!! You can roast the salmon stove top or in an oven, then you just fill up lettuce leaves with the roasted salmon, smother it in mango salsa and dinner is done. Butter lettuce is a favorite of mine and I use it for lettuce wraps whenever I can find it. I like the soft yet crisp texture. Romaine lettuce works well too. I sometimes make my own mango salsa, but if you want to go the easy route you can purchase mango salsa. Costco sells a really good one with peaches and mango. Whether you purchase or make your own salsa, this combo is a winning duet. I hope you like my simple and easy salmon lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Wise!
Salmon is the queen of fish and is rich in brain boosting DHEA, omega 3 and healthy fats that build up your immune system. Lettuce is a good source of fiber, vitamin k and vitamin A. Romaine lettuce has darker green leaves and the deeper the color, the better the nutrition. Romaine lettuce has more folate, vitamin and lutein than iceberg lettuce. Mangoes are a good source of vitamins as well.
Roasted salmon lettuce wraps
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Ingredients
- 8 oz salmon
- 8 Leaves butter lettuce (or romaine lettuce)
- 2 Tsp salt (divided)
- 1 Tsp pepper
- 1 Tsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup mango chunks
- 2 Cups tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Directions
| Cut salmon into 4 pieces. Mix 1 tsp salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and olive oil together ans smear over the salmon | |
| Roast salmon stove top or by baking at 400 degrees for 10- 15 minutes till cooked. | |
| Mix diced mango, tomato, onion, cilantro, lemon juice and 1 tsp salt and make a fresh mango salsa | |
| Wash lettuce leaves. Break fish into smaller pieces. Fill lettuce with salmon pieces and mango salsa. | |
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Why didn’t I ever think to make lettuce wraps with salmon? LOVE this recipe and can’t wait to try this! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks Isabel! Have a great 2014:)
The perfect light and satisfying meal for the holidays and beyond!
It is light and satisfying. I love all kinds of wraps.
A lovely recipe. Thank you. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Same to you Liz! Thanks for stopping!
I’ve tried mango salsa with other fish never salmon. Sounds so good, Sue!
Thanks Cindy! Bet it tastes good with any fish!
I love the sound of that mango salsa!!! We eat salmon a lot in my house, and we all love mango…this would be perfect for me and my roomies one night for dinner!
Mango gives it a nice touch! Glad you like it! Enjoy!
This looks amazing! I’m going to try a version of this with my kidlets
Yay! Tell me how they like it! Happy new year Sarah 🙂
Love roasted salmon and really dig this light dish. Will be making soon. Thanks Sue. What;s the peppery stuff on the salmon ?
Yea, I sprinkled some pepper on it to give it some color. Tasted good too :)!
i like that, it looks so natural, fresh and easy to make, very good..;)