Chipotle Salmon with Watermelon Mango Salsa

10 min prep time
10 min cook time
4servings
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Recipe by Emily Weeks, RDN, LD Photo by Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
Chipotle Salmon with Watermelon Mango Salsa

How to Make Chipotle Salmon with Watermelon Mango Salsa

This baked dish comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal that is packed with nutrients and flavor. Perfect for people with diabetes, the subtle spice of chipotle salmon is balanced out by the bright, sweet flavors of a fresh fruit salsa made from watermelon and mango.

Try pairing this recipe with cilantro lime quinoa for a perfect summer night meal!

10 min prep time
10 min cook time
4servings
1 salmon filet + ½ cup salsa
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. 

  2. Finely chop the peppers in adobo sauce and place in a small bowl along with the olive oil, stir to combine. Spread the mixture over each salmon fillet. 

  3. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until salmon reads 145°F.

  4. Meanwhile, combine watermelon, mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime zest and juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro in a bowl. Stir to combine salsa.

  5. Divide fish between plates and top with watermelon salsa.

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 salmon filet + ½ cup salsa
  • Amount per serving Calories 260
  • % Daily value*
  • Total Fat 9g 12%
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 60mg 20%
  • Sodium 480mg 21%
  • Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
    • Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
    • Total Sugars 15g
    • Added Sugars 1g 2%
  • Protein 28g
  • Potassium 610mg 13%
Ingredients
sockeye salmon fillets
4 (4 ounce) fillets
chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (chopped)
1/2 cup
olive oil
1 tbsp
seedless watermelon (small diced)
2 cup
canned mango packed in water (drained and small diced)
15 oz
red onion (small diced )
1/2 small
jalapeño pepper (minced)
1 whole
lime zest
1 tsp
fresh lime juice
2 tbsp
Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/8 tsp
fresh cilantro (chopped )
1/4 cup

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