Salmon With Chipotle Cream Sauce Recipes

CHIPOTLE COCOA-RUBBED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to low. Place an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Stir together the House Seasoning, chile powder and brown sugar in a small bowl. Pat the salmon fillets dry and place skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each filet with olive oil and then rub the spice mixture over the top and sides.
• Broil until the salmon is not quite cooked through and feels firm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
• Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

HOT-SMOKED SALMON AND CHIPOTLE CREMA

Steps:

• Salmon: Soak wood chips in a large bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes. Toast the whole spices in a small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 1 minute. Cool and grind in a spice mill or clean coffee grinder. Add the salt and set aside. Rub the salmon thoroughly with 3/4 teaspoon of the rub and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. (Save extra spice rub in a sealed container for up to 3 months.)
• Drain the chips and scatter in the bottom of the stovetop smoker. Heat the chips over medium-low heat until smoky, about 10 minutes. Cook the salmon, covered and skin side down, on a rack in the smoker, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Set aside on a rack to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate if not serving right away.
• Crema: Stir all the the ingredients together to make a smooth sauce.
• Cut or flake the salmon into even portions. Serve salmon with warmed corn tortillas, or on black bread or sliced cucumbers with a drizzle of the chipotle crema.

GRILLED SALMON TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Blackening Spice Mix: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well to blend. Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Makes about 2/3 cup.
• Chipotle Sauce: In a small serving bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, buttermilk or sour cream, chipotle chiles, cilantro and salt. Cover and set aside for up to 45 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Makes 11/4 cups.
• To Finish and Assemble: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to medium. Arrange the salmon, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Oil the skin generously with about 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Turn the salmon over and rub the flesh side all over with the blackening spice. Using fingertips, lightly dab the remaining olive oil over the blackening spice.
• When ready to grill, brush the grill grate generously with vegetable oil. Grill the salmon, skin side up, directly over the fire. Cover the grill and cook on one side for 4 minutes. Turn and cover again. Cook until almost opaque throughout but still very moist, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 125 to 130 degrees, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, place the tortillas in a covered heatproof container or sealed aluminum foil packet.
• Warm the tortillas in the oven for 15 minutes before serving.
• In a medium serving bowl, toss together the cabbage, green onions and lime juice. Place the tomatoes in a small serving bowl. Slice the salmon crosswise into 12 strips, lift the salmon off its skin, and arrange on a warm serving plate. Discard the skin. Transfer the warm tortillas to a serving plate. Let each diner assemble his or her own tortilla. To assemble, spread a generous spoonful of Chipotle Sauce down the middle of a tortilla, arrange a strip of salmon on top, mound with a bit of the cabbage mixture, and garnish with some diced tomatoes.

SMOKED SALMON QUESADILLAS WITH CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, mix cream cheese and goat cheese until blended; spread over tortillas. Top half side of each with the salmon, shallots and red pepper; fold over. , Place quesadillas on a greased griddle. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned and cheeses are melted, 1-2 minutes on each side. Serve with sauce; top with cilantro.

ROAST SALMON WITH SWEET CHIPOTLE GLAZE AND HOMINY PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Using back of spoon, press enough chipotles through fine sieve into small bowl to measure 2 teaspoons puree. Mix puree, jam, vinegar, and cumin in bowl; season glaze to taste with salt.
• Coat small rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange salmon on sheet; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Spread half of glaze over each fillet. Roast until just opaque in center, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree hominy and 3 tablespoons reserved juice in mini processor until almost smooth. Transfer to small skillet. Add butter and cilantro. Stir over medium heat until warmed through, mixing in more reserved juice by teaspoonfuls if too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide hominy between 2 plates, top with salmon, and serve.

SALMON WITH MAPLE-CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, chipotle chili, garlic powder and black pepper in a shallow baking dish.
• Lay salmon in baking dish, coating both sides evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerated for 1 hour.
• Carefully pour off marinade into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cooking for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Roast salmon in the same baking dish in which it was marinated for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when forked.
• Serve salmon with warm maple-chipotle sauce drizzled atop or on the side. If desired, sprinkle top of salmon with toasted cashews.

SALMON WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• ONE At least 1 hour before grilling, soak wood chunks or chips in enough water to cover. Drain before using. TWO Use a fish basket or a large piece of heavy foil folded to a double thickness that's slightly larger than the salmon. Top basket or foil with half of the rosemary and thyme sprigs and one third of the lemon slices; lay salmon on top. Season salmon cavity with salt and pepper. Add another one third of the lemon slices, remaining rosemary and thyme and remaining lemon slices. Brush fish with melted butter. THREE Prepare grill and wood chunks or chips for indirect grilling. Test for medium-low heat above the drip pan. Place the fish in basket or on foil on the grill rack over the drip pan. Cover and grill for 40 to 50 minutes or until fish fiakes easily when tested with a fork. FOUR Remove fish from grill and cover with foil. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with Chipotle Cream Sauce. If desired, garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh herbs. Makes 8 to 10 servings.