Salmon with Maple Chipotle Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Salmon with Maple Chipotle Sauce—a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors! This recipe combines tender, flaky salmon fillets with a luscious glaze made from pure maple syrup, chipotle peppers, and fresh lime juice. The sauce’s bold kick from adobo and garlic pairs seamlessly with the caramelized sear on the salmon, creating a restaurant-quality dish in just 25 minutes. Cooked in a single skillet and optionally finished in the oven, this dish is as simple as it is spectacular. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for a pop of citrusy brightness. Whether paired with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad, this salmon is a standout centerpiece for any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, it’s a flavorful and satisfying choice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 0.25 cups Pure maple syrup
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers can)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare a skillet for stovetop searing.
In a blender or food processor, combine the maple syrup, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down (if using skin-on). Sear for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip the fillets and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
Brush the maple chipotle sauce generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
If using the oven, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. If you’re not using an oven, reduce the stovetop heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for the same duration.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick. Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 81.6 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3064 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 90.1 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 52.6 mcg | 263% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1836 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
