Honey Chipotle Salmon - Sunday Special

 Honey Chipotle Salmon 

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15

Cook time: 15 - 20 minutes

Just the right portion size; Salmon is high in protein and fiber.   Salmon's reputation as a healthy food is based mainly on its unusual omega-3 fatty acid content. It is usual for 4 ounces of salmon to contain at least 2 grams of omega-3 fats - more than the average U.S. adult gets from all food over several days. This omega-3 fat comes in two forms: EPA and DHA. However, salmon is also rich in other properties, such as vitamin D and selenium, which have powerful health benefits.

Ingredients

• 4 – Salmon Fillets  (4 – 5 ounces each skinless)
• Honey Chipotle Rub
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 3 tablespoons Chipotle Powder
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Italian Seasonings
• Garnish – fresh scallions and lemon

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450° F – line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil (for easy clean-up), then spray non-stick cooking spray on the lined baking sheet.  If you have a roasting rack, then place the rack on top of the foil-lined pan.

2. In a medium bowl, combine honey, olive oil, sea salt, chipotle powder, garlic and onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

3. Place the salmon on a plate and spoon the mixture over the fillets, spreading it to coat each piece of salmon evenly. Then, place each fillet on a baking sheet about an inch apart.

4. Bake salmon for 15 – 20 minutes or until cooked through. 

Chipotle Powder

5. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh scallions and serve with lemon slices.

Baking Pan with Roasting Rack