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Chipotle Lime Salmon

A bright, smoky chipotle-lime sauce coats broiled salmon for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo (use 2 if smaller)
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 lime juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the olive oil, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, cumin, and minced garlic and process until smooth.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment and place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable); season each fillet with salt and pepper.
  • Brush or spoon the chipotle-lime sauce over the top of each fillet, coating evenly.
  • Broil the salmon for about 10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired doneness, brushing with more sauce halfway through cooking if desired.
  • Remove from the oven, sprinkle with lime zest, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil or parchment

Notes

  • Use 2 chipotle peppers if they are small.
  • Adjust broiling time for thicker or thinner fillets.
  • Mince garlic finely so it blends smoothly in the sauce.