Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon Recipe
This Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon recipe features tender salmon filets baked to perfection with a sweet and spicy cherry chipotle glaze. Paired with roasted asparagus, it offers a vibrant dish that balances smoky heat and fruity sweetness ideal for a quick and elegant weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Glaze
- 1 cup cherry jam
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
Main
- 6 salmon filets
- ½-1 pound asparagus (rinsed and woody stems trimmed)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½-1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½-1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F to prepare for baking the salmon and asparagus.
- Make Cherry Chipotle Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the cherry jam, chipotles in adobo sauce, light brown sugar, and onion flakes. Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it simmers and the sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Salmon and Asparagus: Rinse the salmon filets and pat them dry with paper towels. Place each filet 1-2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and spread them around the salmon on the pan.
- Oil and Season: Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and asparagus. Use your fingers to evenly rub the oil over the salmon filets. Then, sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and garlic salt over both salmon and asparagus, rubbing the seasoning into the salmon.
- Bake Initially: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake the salmon and asparagus for 10 minutes.
- Glaze and Finish Baking: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and spoon the prepared cherry chipotle glaze over each salmon filet. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the thickest part of the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 135°F for medium doneness.
- Serve: Serve the glazed salmon and roasted asparagus over rice pilaf or a bed of cooked greens for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- The glaze can be adjusted to taste by adding more chipotles for extra heat or more cherry jam for sweetness.
- If you prefer crispy asparagus, spread them out evenly without overcrowding on the pan.
- Using a food thermometer ensures the salmon is perfectly cooked at 135°F.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently to maintain texture.
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