Description
These Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are a vibrant and flavorful meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. The combination of spicy chipotle, sweet honey-glazed salmon, and fresh pineapple salsa delivers a delightful balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas
- 12 Corn Tortillas or flour tortillas (warmed)
Pineapple Salsa
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- ½ tsp Fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Jalapeño (deseeded and finely diced)
- 1 Fresh lime (juice)
- ⅛ tsp Salt (to taste)
Salmon
- 16 oz Salmon filets (about 4 fillets)
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil (divided: for marinade and skillet)
- 1 tbsp Chipotle adobo sauce or chipotle powder
- 2 tbsp Honey
- ⅛ tsp Salt and pepper (to taste)
Toppings (Optional)
- 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 cup Finely shredded cabbage
- Queso fresco (optional, for topping)
- ¼ cup Cilantro lime sauce (optional, for drizzling)
- 1 Avocado (sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Salsa: If using frozen pineapple, thaw it completely. Chop the fresh cilantro, mince the ginger, and deseed then finely dice the jalapeño. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and minced ginger. Stir well, then refrigerate until ready to assemble tacos.
- Marinate the Salmon: Cut the salmon fillets into chunks and place them in a bowl. Add the chipotle adobo sauce or chipotle powder, honey, avocado oil, and salt. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly in the marinade.
- Cook the Salmon: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle avocado oil to coat the bottom well. Once hot, add the salmon chunks and sear for about 4 minutes on each side until cooked through and nicely browned.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the corn or flour tortillas. Place a layer of shredded cabbage on each tortilla, then top with cooked salmon chunks. Add a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa, and drizzle with cilantro lime sauce if using. Garnish with diced fresh cilantro, queso fresco, and avocado slices as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple if possible for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the chipotle heat level by using more or less chipotle adobo sauce or powder according to your taste.
- Keep the pineapple salsa chilled until serving to maintain freshness.
- If you don’t have avocado oil, a neutral oil like canola or light olive oil works well.
- For gluten-free options, choose corn tortillas and ensure the chipotle adobo sauce is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
