Baked Salmon With Homemade Chipotle Adobo: Stunning Dinner Recipe
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Smoky, tender baked salmon with homemade chipotle adobo — an easy yet impressive dinner favorite.
- Author: Ella
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 4–5 dried chipotle peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1–1.5 pounds salmon filet
- Soak the dried chipotle peppers in hot water for 20–30 minutes until soft.
- Toast cumin and oregano lightly for extra aroma.
- Blend soaked peppers, garlic, vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, tomato paste, and water into a smooth paste.
- Pat salmon dry and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread chipotle adobo evenly over the salmon and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crisp top if desired.
- Let rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chipotle adobo can be made ahead and stored in the fridge up to a week.
- Serve with avocado salad, roasted sweet potatoes, or cilantro-lime rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 65mg