This salmon is a fresh, summery date night meal for two. Chipotle lime marinated salmon is topped with fresh fruit salsa with mango, avocado, jalapeño and lime. Serve over cauliflower rice and your healthy meal is complete.
1teaspoonchipotle chili powderor you can substitute standard chili powder
½teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoongarlic powder
juice of 1 lime
2tablespoonsolive oil
FOR THE SALSA:
1yellow mangodiced
½avocadodiced
1Tablespoonfresh jalapeñofinely diced
juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoonsfresh cilantrofinely chopped
Instructions
IN A SMALL BOWL, combine chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Add honey, lime juice and oil to seasonings and whisk together until smooth.
PLACE SALMON FILETS in a plastic bag and pour marinade over the fillets. Seal the bag tightly and knead marinade over fillets so that they are evenly coated. Place in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 60 minutes.
WHILE THE SALMON MARINADES, preheat the oven to 425˚, adjust the oven rack to the top third of the oven, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
COMBINE ALL OF THE SALSA ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate the salsa.
PLACE THE MARINATED SALMON FILLETS skin side down on your prepared baking sheet. Cook at 425˚ for12 minutes. Allow to cool slightly for 2-4 minutes.
PLATE THE SALMON and top with half of the salsa over each fillet and serve warm.