Chile Salmon with Spicy Pineapple Salsa

Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.

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Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

Salmon:
4 (3 ounce) salmon filets
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon chile powder (or less if you do not like heat)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Salsa:
1 cup fresh diced pineapple
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced red pepper
½ jalapeno, diced
½ lime, juiced
¼ cup cilantro leaves
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat broiler to low. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
With skin side down on the salmon, add ½ teaspoon honey on top of each filet. Spread it over the top evenly. Sprinkle each evenly with the chile powder, salt and pepper.

Place in the oven on the bottom rack away from the broiler. Broil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked to your liking.

Meanwhile in a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, re pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Taste and season more if desired. Set aside until salmon is finished.

When salmon is done cooking, add to serving plate and top each with the pineapple salsa.

Serve immediately.

From withsaltandwit.com