Bonefish Grill’s Warm Mango Salsa is a bright, restaurant-style topping that adds contrast and freshness to seafood without overpowering the dish.
Photo by Taz
Copycat Bonefish Grill Warm Mango Salsa
Bonefish Grill Warm Mango Salsa is a lightly heated fruit-based salsa with sweet mango, gentle acidity, and mild savory notes. It’s designed to complement grilled or seared seafood.
This recipe is about restraint. Warming the ingredients just enough brings out sweetness while keeping the salsa fresh and clean, exactly how it’s meant to balance richer proteins.
Quick Recipe Overview
- Best For: Seafood dishes, light dinners, summer meals, topping sauces
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, lightly tangy, fresh with mild savory depth
- Skill Level: Beginner friendly
- What Makes It Like the Restaurant: Gently warmed fruit with balanced seasoning instead of a raw salsa
Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill built its reputation around approachable seafood served in a polished but relaxed setting. The brand focuses on clean flavors, thoughtful sauces, and menu items that feel refined without being formal.
Rather than heavy preparations, Bonefish Grill leans on contrast. Bright toppings, light sauces, and carefully chosen sides are used to enhance fish and shellfish without masking their natural flavor.
The Topping That Changes Everything
Warm fruit salsas became popular as seafood restaurants looked for ways to add sweetness and acidity without heaviness. Unlike cold salsas, warming the fruit softens texture and blends flavors more smoothly.
This style works especially well with grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken. It adds visual appeal and contrast while keeping the overall dish light, which is why it remains a go-to restaurant technique.
Bonefish Grill Warm Mango Salsa Recipe
Make our Bonefish Grill Warm Mango Salsa Recipe at home tonight for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Mango Salsa will taste just like Bonefish Grill’s.
Ingredients
- 2 each or 2 1/2 cups firm fresh Mangos
- 2 tablespoons fresh Red Pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh Garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup Red Onion diced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 3 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 Scallions about 2 tablespoon, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Peel, seed and dice mango.
- Place 2 cups mango into a large bowl with garlic and red pepper. Reserve 1/2 cup of mango.
- Place reserved mango in blender and puree until smooth. Combine with diced mango, garlic, and red pepper.
- Heat olive oil in small sauté pan,
- Add red onions and cook until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. (Red onions can be substituted with yellow onions.)
- Place on paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Combine with all remaining ingredients and add to bowl with mango. Mix well.
- Pour into a small sauté pan and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until warmed.
- Remove from heat and stir in scallions and cilantro.
- Serve immediately over fish.
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Questions People Ask
Why is the salsa served warm? Warming the mango softens the fruit and blends the flavors without cooking it down.
Is this salsa spicy? No. It’s sweet and mild, with any heat kept very subtle.
What dishes does this pair best with? It’s commonly served with fish, shrimp, or chicken.
Can this be made ahead? It can be prepared shortly ahead, but it’s best warmed just before serving.
Can I serve it cold? You can, but warming it slightly gives the most restaurant-like result.
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