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Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!

May 16, 2019

This kid friendly, week night easy mango marinade and sauce is perfect for fish, chicken, veggies and more!

Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!

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Frog hunts, sunshine, and fresh, fast dinners!

That pretty much sums up the last few weekends in our house, enjoying some steadier spring temperatures, and the scheduling fun that comes with the month of May and three kids in school! What is it about May?! All the trips! All the concerts! All the after school fun! And you know what? My girls love it ALL. May is so fun. But just because we are busy doesn’t mean I can set meal planning on coast…in fact just the opposite.

Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!

Brain fuel for busy kids

When things get busy, it can be easy to pull out easier meals, and we absolutely do healthier hot dog dinners, and grilled burgers in the warm months of the year when we want to be outside versus in the kitchen all day. But with just a few minutes of prep, you can have just as quick of a dinner, that tastes just as fun for the kids, and packs some big time brain fuel for growing kids. While this mango marinade and sauce will work for chicken, and tastes amazing with mineral rich veggies that we all need too, I like to use it with wild caught fatty fish – brain fuel!

Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!

Two minutes to fresh mango marinade!

If you have a blender, you can make this marinade in 2 minutes flat! Just dump it all in and puree! It’s so fast, that you can prep it in the morning before everyone heads out the door for the busy day, or do it before you go to bed the night before. It only needs about 30 minutes to marinade your fish, but up to a day is even better. Then all you have to do when you get home is a quick pan sear of your fish or chicken!

Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!

Double up!

Because this mango marinade also makes an amazing sauce for your sides of veggies, rice, or as a dip for your fish or chicken! If mangos are on sale or in season near you, double up for a meal, and then freeze some for another time as well.

Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!
Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!
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5 from 36 votes

Mango Marinade & Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Everything into a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.

Ok, I’ve got my marinade! Now how do I make dinner???

Simply pour the mango marinade over the top of your favorite wild caught fish or chicken, and let the meat marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to a day. You can marinade veggies in this for kabobs too. See the recipe below for very basic dinner – change things up based on what you have in house and what is in season near you.

Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!
Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!

Quick sides?

Because whats a quick dinner idea if the side dishes are fussy and long to prep? Here are some great side dish ideas for your mango fish!

Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!
Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!
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5 from 36 votes

Mango White Fish with Roasted Veggies

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe of the above Mango Marinade you can double the sauce recipe if you want extra for mixing into the veggies or rice, or for dipping the fish
  • 1 lb wild caught white fish such as Mahi Mahi or Cod
  • 3 tbsp ghee butter, or olive oil to cook the fish in (I like to use ghee)
  • 1 lb brussel sprouts halved or quartered depending on the size (broccoli and asparagus will work here too – use what is in season)
  • 1 lb carrots cut on the bias
  • 3 tbsp butter for the veggies
  • Sea salt and pepper for the veggies to taste

Instructions

  • Marinate your fish anywhere from 30 minutes to a day in advance. Pour 1 recipe of the mango marinade over the fish in a bowl or freezer bag. I like to cut the fish into the size portions that my girls eat. Seal the bowl or bag and set the fish in the refrigerator to marinade until you are ready to cook it.
  • When the fish is done marinating, pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees and toss the veggies on a sheet pan with the butter, sea salt, and pepper. Roast the veggies at 400 degrees for 15 – 20 minutes depending on how big the veggies are cut.
  • To cook the fish, heat up a large skillet and the cooking fat over medium high heat. When the pan is very hot, add the fish directly from the marinade. Don’t scrape off the marinade – in fact I dip it in and scoop some of it out onto the fish while it cooks. Cook the fish 2-3 minutes on each side. Cook time will depend on the size and thickness of your fish. If your fish is larger/thicker than what is pictured here, you will need more like 5 minutes each side.
  • Plate your cooked fish over long grain white rice, or with a side of sweet potato or baked potato, and the roasted veggies. You can toss the roasted veggies and/or the rice with another batch of mango sauce.
Fresh Mango Marinade and Sauce :: Perfect For Fish, Chicken, Veggies and More!

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21 Comments

  • Reply Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica May 16, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    Great quick n’ tasty saucy marinade! I can think of so many uses for this one!

  • Reply Katie May 18, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!

  • Reply tina May 20, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    Wow this sounds so yum – great flavors for summer weather!

  • Reply Tessa Simpson May 20, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    Sweet and savory is the best combo, this sounds dreamy!

  • Reply Yang May 20, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    What a lovely recipe! I will have to try mango with fish soon.

  • Reply Raia Todd May 21, 2019 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow, this sounds delicious! I’ve never thought to put mango in a marinade before!

  • Reply Joni Gomes May 21, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    Yes to sweet marinades! This mango sauce is perfection and works so well with chicken or fish!

  • Reply Megan Stevens May 21, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    Renee, we loved this! It’s perfect for our family because we all love mango, and my daughter is dairy-free. Thanks for such a fun combination of ingredients!

  • Reply Jean May 21, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds amazing! I love adding fruits to sauces and the color is especially gorgeous for this.

  • Reply Annemarie May 22, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves mango! I’m going to try this with salmon.

  • Reply paleoglutenfreeguy May 23, 2019 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    Love this idea! Mango is one of my favorites and mango chicken is just the best idea!

  • Reply Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! May 23, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    I’m always looking for another marinade during the summer months! Mango is a household favorite so this is going to be a hit!

  • Reply Kelly May 23, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never thought to use mango in a marinade – until now. And a quick blend – I’m in!

  • Reply jennifer May 24, 2019 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    Amazing how a great homemade marinade can turn a simple dish into something special! And this sauce looks great!

  • Reply Hope May 24, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    5 stars
    I love mangoes, this marinade looks so creamy and thick – yum! I can think of a few of my favourite dinners that this would be just perfect for!

  • Reply chihyu May 25, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    5 stars
    I can use this yummy sauce for everything from savory to sweets! So yummy!

  • Reply Meredith May 25, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    All of my people will love this marinade and I am always looking for new sauces to use with fish! Do you think frozen mango would work okay if I can’t find fresh?

  • Reply STACEY CRAWFORD May 27, 2019 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    I love mango so much. I am going to have treat myself to this on fish! My son in law is Filipino and he cooks with mango whenever possible. He will love this.

  • Reply Mimi May 28, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve started to really like mango-based sauces with my chicken, so this is absolutely fantastic that I have stumbled upon your recipe!

  • Reply Sylvia Harber June 24, 2019 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    This Mango Marinade is so good-I had some left over and used it for salad dressing and also a face mask just so I could lick it off!

    • Reply Renee Kohley June 28, 2019 at 8:47 am

      OMG that is a brilliant idea! So glad you enjoyed it Sylvia!

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