Description
These Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors. Tender honey-glazed salmon is paired with a zesty pineapple salsa, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 1½ pounds salmon fillets (skin removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pineapple Salsa:
- 1½ cups fresh pineapple (diced)
- ½ cup red bell pepper (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- juice of 1 lime
- pinch of salt
For Serving:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- shredded cabbage or lettuce
- lime wedges
- extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush mixture evenly over salmon fillets. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the Pineapple Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in the oven. Flake the baked salmon into large chunks. Fill tortillas with shredded cabbage, salmon, and a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a smokier, spicier kick, add a tablespoon of adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers to the salmon glaze.
- The pineapple salsa can be made up to 4 hours ahead and kept refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Tacos
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
