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Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Sweet Pineapple Salsa

Enjoy these Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Tropical Pineapple Salsa, a quick and healthy dinner option with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillets fresh, thawed if frozen
  • ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 each minced chipotle pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salsa
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 each jalapeño optional
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 each lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Tacos
  • 4 each tortillas flour or corn
  • 1 cup cabbage or lettuce shredded
Optional Garnishes
  • 4 each radish slices
  • extra cilantro for garnish
  • 2 each lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Grill
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, adobo sauce, minced chipotle pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Marinate Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and brush with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Cook Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F or grill to medium-high. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes or grill for 10-12 minutes until flaky.
  4. Make Pineapple Salsa: Chop pineapple, red onion, and jalapeño. Mix with cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Warm Tortillas: Heat skillet over medium heat and warm tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Flake cooked salmon and place on tortillas. Top with pineapple salsa and shredded cabbage or lettuce.
  7. Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with extra cilantro, radish slices, and lime wedges. Enjoy your tacos!

Notes

Store leftover salmon and salsa separately for optimal freshness. Assemble tacos just before serving to avoid sogginess.