Chipotle Lime Salmon

By Peggie

A quick, easy and tasty salmon fillet in a smokey chipotle lime sauce! Great topped with Avocado Salsa (separate recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 lime, juice and zest
• 1 chipotle chili in adobo (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 pound salmon fillet

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Puree the oil, lime juice and zest, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, cumin and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth, place the salmon on foil on a baking sheet, pat dry, season with salt and pepper, spread on the chipotle mixture and bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven (or barbecue) until just cooked, about 10-15 minutes.


Calories 251, Fat 14.1g (Saturated 2g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 67, Sodium 161mg, Carbs 2.5g (Fiber 0.7g, Sugars 1g), Protein 29.5g