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Chipotle Lime Salmon

Zesty Chipotle Lime Salmon Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy a flavorful Chipotle Lime Salmon in just 20 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons oil try avocado oil for a different twist
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh limes preferred
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 chili chipotle chili in adobo adjust based on your spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce substitute with milder chili sauces if needed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated) fresh garlic works best
  • to taste salt and pepper essential for enhancing flavors
For the Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillet fresh or thawed frozen

Equipment

  • oven
  • Food Processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • paper towels

Method
 

How to Make Chipotle Lime Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Blend the oil, lime juice, lime zest, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Prepare the salmon fillet by patting it dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the chipotle mixture evenly over the salmon fillet.
  5. Place the salmon on a foil or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Broil for 2-3 minutes if desired, for a slightly charred top.
  7. Serve with avocado salsa or as a filling for tacos or salads.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For enhanced taste, you can prepare the marinade a day in advance and marinate the salmon a couple of hours before cooking.

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