How to Make Spicy Hot Pepper Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that lends itself well to a variety of flavors and cooking techniques. Whether it's grilled, broiled, or baked, this nutrient-rich fish always seems to come out tasting fantastic. One of the best ways to prepare salmon is with a spicy hot pepper glaze that adds a fiery kick to this already mouthwatering fish.

This recipe for Spicy Hot Pepper Salmon is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals. The combination of spicy peppers, tan...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 2 habanero peppers, chopped
  • 1 (2.2 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 2 (8 ounce) salmon fillets

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix spinach, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder in a large bowl. Cover the bottom of the baking dish with the mixture and set aside.
  • Mix tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers, black olives, remaining lemon juice, remaining lime juice, and remaining chipotle powder together in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  • Place salmon fillets on top of spinach in the baking dish and top with tomato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 14 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    452 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 988mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 53g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 236mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1581mg