Description
These Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa offer a bold and flavorful dinner option that balances smoky, spicy, and sweet tastes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, tender baked salmon glazed with a chipotle honey mixture pairs beautifully with a fresh and zesty pineapple salsa, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Glaze
- 1 lb salmon fillet (skin removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tacos
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Pineapple Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional Toppings
- Avocado slices
- Shredded cabbage
- Crema
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the chipotle honey glaze.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Glaze and Bake Salmon: Place the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet and brush the chipotle honey mixture generously over the top. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until it flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Make Pineapple Salsa: While the salmon bakes, combine diced pineapple, finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Stir well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Flake the Salmon: Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and gently flake it into bite-sized pieces using a fork, being careful not to overbreak it.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet over medium heat or warm them briefly in the microwave until pliable and warm.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with flaked salmon, a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa, and your choice of optional toppings such as avocado slices, shredded cabbage, or crema.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the tacos right away while warm, ensuring the flavors and textures are at their peak.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using more or fewer chipotle peppers to suit your taste preference.
- Pineapple salsa can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to enhance its flavor.
- For gluten-free options, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
