Chipotle-Citrus Grilled Salmon with Tomato Salad & Maple Mustard sauce

There is no denying my love for Mexican food and flavors. It’s not me it’s everyone in my family. We have lived in California for over 20 years, and Cal-Mex food has grown on us over these years. Traveling to Mexico several times has reinforced our love for Mexican food and understanding the nuances and refined our taste.

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This salmon recipe blends the classic chipotle, citrus flavors and marries it with an American classic salad dressing. Serve it with rice or baby greens, this will be a delicious meal you’ll love.

Chipotle-Citrus Grilled Salmon with Tomato Salad & Maple Mustard sauce SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5-2 lbs fresh salmon, center cut preferably
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon lime zest and juice
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
• ½ teaspoon ground chipotle
• MAPLE MUSTARD SAUCE
• sea salt and black pepper
• zest and juice from 1 lime about 2 tablespoons
• ¼ cup dijon mustard
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup or local honey
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• TOMATO SALAD
• 2-3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 jalapeño finely chopped, optional
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, basil and parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix paprika, ground cumin, garlic, lemon zest, ground chipotle, and a salt and pepper with lime juice and olive oil. Gently rub this over the salmon and set aside.
2. To make the dressing In a jar or a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing, ¼ cup olive oil, lime juice, mustard, maple, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Heat your grill pan or skillet or even frying pan to medium high heat. Place salmon on grill.
4. Cover and cook until skin is lightly charred, 4-5 minutes, carefully flip and grill another 3-4 minutes (cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the salmon).
5. Transfer the salmon from the grill and drizzle with the maple dressing. 
6. Toss together the tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper.
7. Serve the salmon topped with the tomatoes with rice or green salad.