Name: Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon with Cilantro Lime Special Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 small sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch rounds; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and black pepper, for seasoning; 4 salmon fillets (5-6 ounces); 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2-4 cloves garlic, minced or grated, to your taste; Zest + juice from 1 lime; 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or olive oil mayo; Juice of 1-2 limes, to your taste; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped; 1 pinch kosher salt; 2-3 cups kale, spinach or arugula, roughly torn; 2-3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice; Avocado, tortilla chips, for serving

Description

Experience the vibrant flavors of Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon with Cilantro Lime Special Sauce, a dish that seamlessly blends health and taste. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring just 55 minutes from prep to plate. The salmon, seasoned with zesty chipotle and smoked paprika, pairs beautifully with roasted sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and a luscious cilantro lime sauce. Ideal for meal prep, this dish can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner throughout the week. Serve it over fluffy quinoa or brown rice, or alongside crispy tortilla chips for added crunch. Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and nutritious meal that impresses both family and friends!

Ingredients

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2 small sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper, for seasoning
4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces)
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2–4 cloves garlic, minced or grated, to your taste
Zest + juice from 1 lime
1 jalapeño, seeded if desired
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or olive oil mayo
Juice of 1–2 limes, to your taste
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1 pinch kosher salt
2–3 cups kale, spinach or arugula, roughly torn
2–3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
Avocado, tortilla chips, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes, onions, and bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20 minutes.
Season salmon fillets with chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper; add to the sheet pan after veggies have roasted.
Roast salmon for another 10-20 minutes until cooked through.
Blend sauce ingredients until smooth; serve over salmon and veggies.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
Calories: 372
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 95mg