If you're looking for a super simple, yet seriously delicious salmon recipe, look no further than this Honey Chipotle Salmon. Featuring rich, tender salmon fillets simmered in a a perfectly smoky, spicy, slightly sweet tomato honey chipotle sauce. Just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, stand between you and a stunning one-pan adobo salmon dinner that'll have everyone asking for seconds. Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
46-ounce Salmon Filets (sub: 24-ounce side of salmon)
TotasteKosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
OptionalGarnishes:Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Paprika, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Like Wedges
ServingSuggestions:Rice or Grains
Instructions
Cook Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until its shimmering. Then, add in the sliced garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the cumin, onion powder, coriander, paprika, and ginger to the pan and season with a ½ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add Remaining Sauce Ingredient: To the skillet, add the can of chopped chili, adobo sauce, crushed tomatoes, lime juice, water, and honey. Let the sauce come to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low (or just high enough to maintain a simmer).
Add Salmon: Season the salmon generously with salt and pepper. Then, add the salmon filets to the sauce, arranging them so that the salmon is skin side UP (with the bottom of the fish facing you) in the pan.
Cover and Cook: Cover the skillet and let the salmon filets gently simmer in the sauce for 7-12 minutes, or until the thickest part of the filet reaches your desired temperature. (SEE NOTES)
Remove Salmon: Use a fish spatula to carefully remove the salmon filets from the sauce and transfer the salmon to a serving platter or individual serving plates.
Reduce Sauce: Increase heat to medium and continue to cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, or thickened to your liking, about 2-3 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. (Tip: If you don’t like salmon skin, peel, and discard the skin from the filets while the sauce finishes cooking.)
Garnish and Serve: Spoon the chipotle sauce over the salmon filets. Next, garnish the top of the salmon with fresh chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes. Serve over rice with lime wedges on the side, if using. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Canned Tomatoes: I recommend using San Marzano Tomatoes for the best flavor. However, they don’t sell “crushed” San Marzano Tomatoes near me. If you run into the same problem, I recommend purchasing whole San Marzano tomatoes and crushing them yourself with your hands or a potato masher.
Salmon Doneness Temperature Guide: Cooking time will depend upon the thickness of your salmon fillets and your desired doneness. Please see this temperature chart for cooking seafood, chicken, and meats: https://www.nospoonnecessary.com/meat-temperature-guide/
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and the nutrition facts are an estimate based upon 4 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.