Peach Mango Salsa For Fish

Peach and mango salsa, a classic pairing, adds a burst of tropical sweetness to fish dishes, shrimp kebobs, and salads.

This peachy salsa, containing ripe peaches and juicy mangoes mixed with habanero chilis, cilantro, and lime juice, is a sweet and healthy condiment for your fish dinners.

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• How To Pick a Peach
• How To Select A Good Mango
• What's In Peach Mango Salsa?
• Are Habanero Peppers Hot?
• How To Make Fruity Salsa
• Chunky or Smooth?
• What To Eat with Peach Mango Salsa
• How to Store Peach Salsa
• Key Details
• For More Mango Recipes
• FAQ
• "📖 Recipe"
• 💬 Comments

How To Pick a Peach

Juicy peaches are the key to great peach salsa!

To pick a peach, look for vibrant colors, a slight firmness when gently squeezed, and a fragrant aroma near the stem end.

Peaches, plums, apricots, and all stone fruits are synonymous with summer. Hopefully, you can find delicious juicy fruit.

Look for freestone peaches, which means the pit easily separates from the flesh. Also, look for peaches with yellow or orange skin with red highlights, known as blush.

If fresh peaches aren't available, consider making peach salsa with nectarines, a close cousin to peaches, or using canned cling peaches packed in juice as a delicious alternative.

How To Select A Good Mango

I use a lot of mangoes in my cooking, given that they're abundantly grown here in South Florida, where many people have mango trees.

When shopping for mangoes, look for ones that are soft to the touch but not wrinkly.

If fresh mango isn't available, you can use a bag of frozen mango cubes.

What's In Peach Mango Salsa?

• ripe juicy peaches
• mangoes
• red bell pepper
• habanero peppers or jalapeño peppers
• cilantro
• garlic
• limes
• red onions
• salt and pepper

Are Habanero Peppers Hot?

Yes, habaneros are hot, but they have a very good fruity taste.

Their heat can vary depending on growing conditions but they are generally much spicier than jalapeños.

However, habaneros are loaded with great flavor. Experiment with the flavor and add a little at a time until you get to a level of heat, you're comfortable with.

Just like jalapeños, there is a lot of heat in the seeds, so scoop them all out or leave them in for a spicy salsa.

Of course, you can use a jalapeño pepper in its place or no hot peppers at all.

How To Make Fruity Salsa

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced peaches and mangoes, red onion, bell pepper, chili peppers, and chopped cilantro.
2. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and gently toss to combine. Add more lime juice as needed.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve chilled as a topping for fish, shrimp, lobster, or chicken. It can also be enjoyed with tortilla chips as a delicious appetizer.

This peach mango salsa has no tomatoes. If you have juicy red garden tomatoes, add them in and adjust the seasonings.

Chunky or Smooth?

We prefer chunky salsa in this household. To make chunky salsa, dice all your ingredients very finely with a knife and then toss them together gently.

For a loose salsa, like Tostitos Salsa in a jar, you can use a food processor. Start by adding the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Pulse a few times until they're finely chopped.

Then, add all the fruit at once. Pulse the fruit until you get your desired consistency.

For the best results, refrigerate the salsa until ready to serve. Serve cold. The salsa can be made a day or two ahead of serving.

What To Eat with Peach Mango Salsa

The combination of sweet peaches, juicy mangoes, and the brightness of lime juice and cilantro is perfect for a summery condiment.

Here are some of our popular fish recipes:

• Fresh Blackened Swordfish
• Roasted Mahimahi
• Broiled Yellowtail Snapper with Blackened Seasoning
• Easy Blackened Snapper Tacos Recipe
• Seared and Blackened Tuna
• Baked Snapper with Key Lime Butter Sauce
• Pan Fried Mahi Mahi
• Fried Snapper with Panko Breadcrumbs
• Pan Fried Yellowtail Snapper

How to Store Peach Salsa

Store the salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It's best consumed within 2-3 days to ensure freshness.

Key Details

This fruity salsa is the perfect healthy topping for fish and seafood dishes.

Look for juicy ripe peaches in the summertime. Mango is available year-round but especially sweet in the summer.

Frozen peaches and mangoes are always available in your grocer's freezer. They taste great and frozen fruit works great for salsa.

The sweet and juicy peaches and mangoes add a refreshing burst of summer flavor, complementing the savory flavors of your main courses.

Packed with fresh, healthy ingredients, peach mango habanero salsa is perfect for serving with your fish, shrimp, chicken, and meat dishes.

If you have the time, let the salsa rest for an hour or so so the flavors blend.

You can also serve salsa as an appetizer with tortilla chips.

For More Mango Recipes

Last summer, I was fortunate to visit Sleepy Lizard Farm in Homestead, Florida, approximately an hour north of Key Largo.

Wow! Fresh tree-ripened mangoes are truly delicious!

If you reside here in Florida, chances are you may have a mango tree and can relate to what I'm saying.

If not, you can grab tree-ripened mangoes from Robert is Here in Homestead. They are absolutely delicious. Robert also has fresh peaches in the summertime.

Check out pictures of the mango farm and all my ripe mango recipes!

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