Chipotle-Lime Salmon

Name: Chipotle-Lime Salmon
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Salmon; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (2 pound) skin-on salmon fillet, portioned into 6 servings; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 ½ teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers; ½ teaspoon lime zest; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; ; Citrus Avocado Salsa; ½ large Hass avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced; 1 small navel orange - peeled, segmented, and diced; ¼ cup chopped red onion; 3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon orange juice; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Salmon and citrus are a natural pairing, and this easy recipe lets the flavors of both shine through. Cook the salmon filets in a piping hot pan to get a good sear on each side. Make a potent, spicy chipotle and lime sauce to spoon on top of the flaky fish, and finally, a zesty avocado and orange salsa. The entire meal takes only half an hour to prepare. This recipe is not only packed with omega-3s, vitamin C, and healthy fats, it's also incredibly flavorful. Take a bite of salmon, sauce, orange, and avocado together for a taste explosion in your mouth.

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Directions

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If you’re using skinless salmon, continue using the same steps. Make sure your pan is always hot and steaming before adding oil, and allow the oil to heat up before adding the salmon. Be careful not to over-crowd the pan, as it lowers the temperature of the skillet. For best results, cook salmon in batches of 2 to 3 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 278 calories; 20g fat; 11.1g carbohydrates; 14g protein; 36mg cholesterol; 1086mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 278		Calories from Fat 184
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g		32%
	Saturated Fat 3g	14%
	Trans Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.2g
Cholesterol 36mg		12%
Sodium 1086mg		45%
Total Carbohydrate 11.1g		4%
	Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
	Sugars 4.3g
Protein 14g

Vitamin A 13%		Vitamin C 78%
Calcium 3%		Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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Aja A says:

Very delicious salmon dish with a kick of heat from the cayenne and adobo sauce. The salsa is a refreshing compliment to salmon which does cut down on the spice. Make sure to get that salmon skin very crispy as you will find it more palatable.

Katie Hason says:

I've never had chipotle flavored salmon before, and I've been seriously missing out. This recipe was fantastic! I love spicy foods, so the cayenne and adobo was perfect. I wonder how the salmon would taste in a taco? So good, I an't wait to make this again.

Laura Griffin says:

The chipotle and lime flavors were really bold, but paired well with the salmon. The salmon would probably also be really good to use in tacos. I'll probably try that next! I'm not a huge fan of oranges, but the citrus avocado salsa was a pleasant surprise. A lot of flavor in this dish, I look forward to making it again.

Janet Gainsley says:

Love the flavor of this!! Will definitely make again!

Leah M says:

Using two chipotle peppers was too much for me, it was really spicy. I think one tablespoon will suffice next time. My husband, on the other hand, thought the heat was perfect. We both loved it and will make again.