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A plate with baked chipotle lime salmon topped with mango salsa next to a serving of brown rice garnished with cilantro. A fork rests on the white plates edge.
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Baked Chipotle Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa

Healthy & flavorsome Baked Chipotle Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa that's a combination of sweet and spicy. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time16 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

for the salmon

  • 1 pound of salmon slice four fillets
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • zest of 1 lime
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1.5 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt more if need be
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • mango salsa
  • 1 ripe mango diced (should be a little over 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup jalapeno with seeds
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    The digital oven display shows the baking temperature at 200°C and time at 6:38 PM, ideal for preparing dishes like our Baked Chipotle Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa. Reflections dance on the oven door as you explore options for cook time and delay start.
  • Make the marinade. Begin by chopping the garlic.
    Chopped garlic cloves rest on a wooden cutting board with a large knife, while diced red onions sit in the background, ready to add zest to our Baked Chipotle Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa.
  • Add the following marinade ingredients to a small bowl... olive oil, garlic, cumin powder, honey, zest of lime, fresh lime juice, chipotle powder, salt and black pepper. Mix. Set aside.
    A clear glass bowl filled with a vibrant mix of chopped vegetables and dark liquid, resembling the tangy zest of baked chipotle lime salmon with mango salsa, rests on a white marble surface, accompanied by a metal spoon.
  • Now make the mango salsa. Chop the red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
    Chopped red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro are ready on a wooden cutting board beside knives and measuring cups, perfectly set for creating a vibrant mango salsa to complement your baked chipotle lime salmon.
  • In a bowl, add the diced mango.
    Diced yellow mango in a clear glass bowl on a white marble surface, perfect for pairing with baked Chipotle Lime Salmon for an exquisite mango salsa.
  • Add the remaining ingredients for the mango salsa... red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
    A person mixes together diced red onion, green pepper, cilantro, and yellow mango in a clear glass bowl with a spoon, creating a vibrant mango salsa that pairs perfectly with baked chipotle lime salmon.
  • Stir well and set aside.
    A clear glass bowl holds vibrant mango salsa with chopped mango, red onion, cilantro, and green chili, perfect for pairing with baked chipotle lime salmon. A metal spoon rests inside the bowl.
  • Wash and pat dry the salmon. Place on a foiled tray.
    Four raw salmon fillets, destined for a delightful Baked Chipotle Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa, lie on aluminum foil, showcasing their pinkish-orange color and distinct marbling, eager for cooking preparation.
  • Top a spoonful of marinade over each piece of salmon. Do this until there is no more marinade left.
    Raw salmon fillets rest on foil as a spoon elegantly spreads the zesty chipotle lime sauce over them, setting the stage for a delightful Baked Chipotle Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa.
  • Spread the marinade.
    Two salmon fillets on foil are lavishly coated with a brown chipotle lime sauce infused with chopped garlic. A spoon drizzles more sauce over a fillet, readying it for its final touch: a vibrant mango salsa.
  • This is what you should have.
    Three raw salmon fillets coated in a dark marinade with chopped garlic, ready to transform into a baked chipotle lime delight. Placed on aluminum foil, these flavors await their final touch—a vibrant mango salsa to crown the savory perfection.
  • Into the oven for 14 minutes exactly.
    Four pieces of meat wrapped in bacon are baking on a foil-lined tray inside an oven, reminiscent of a vibrant, flavorful dish like baked chipotle lime salmon with mango salsa, with the oven door firmly closed.
  • Once done, make sure the salmon is pink inside instead of red.
    Plate of baked chipotle lime salmon with a cilantro garnish, served alongside rice and topped with vibrant mango salsa. A fork is placed to the right on the plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg