HONEY CHIPOTLE SALMON

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Just the right portion size; Salmon is high in protein and fiber. Salmon's reputation as a healthy food is largely based on its unusual omega-3 fatty acid content. It is normal for 4 ounces of salmon to contain at least 2 grams of omega-3 fats - more than the average U.S. adult gets from all food over the course of several days....

Provided by Carol White

Categories     Fish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 salmon fillets ( 4 -5 ounces each skinless)
MAKING HONEY CHIPOTLE RUB
3 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt ( or any course salt)
4 Tbsp chipotle chili powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
garlish - fresh scallions and lemon slices

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F - line large baking sheet with aluminum foil (for easy clean-up), then spray non-stick cooking spray on lined baking sheet. If you have a roasting rack, then place the rack on top of foil lined pan.
  • 2. In medium size bowl combine honey, olive oil, sea salt, chipotle chili powder, garlic and onion powder, paprika and Italian season.
  • 3. Place the salmon on a plate and spoon the mixture over fillets, spreading it to coat each piece of salmon evenly. Then place each fillet on baking sheet about an inch apart from each other.
  • 4. Bake salmon for about 15 - 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 5. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh scallions and serve with lemon slices.

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