Description
These Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa offer a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors wrapped in soft tortillas. Featuring tender baked salmon glazed with a chipotle honey mixture and topped with a vibrant pineapple salsa, this Mexican-American inspired dish is both healthy and delicious, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon and Tacos
- 1 lb salmon fillet (skin removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
For the Pineapple Salsa
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by heating your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful chipotle honey glaze.
- Glaze and Bake Salmon: Place the skinless salmon fillet on a lined baking sheet. Brush the chipotle honey mixture generously over the salmon. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Make Pineapple Salsa: While the salmon is baking, prepare the salsa by mixing diced pineapple, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir well and let the flavors meld while salmon cooks.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel until warm and pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Once the salmon is done, carefully flake it into large chunks using a fork. Layer shredded cabbage or slaw mix on each warmed tortilla, add portions of flaked salmon, and top with generous spoonfuls of pineapple salsa.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately to enjoy the combination of fresh, sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of chipotle peppers or add a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Grilling the salmon instead of baking will impart a delicious smoky flavor.
- This recipe adapts well to substitutions, including using shrimp or white fish in place of salmon.
- Use corn tortillas to keep this dish gluten-free.
