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Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon with Cilantro Lime Special Sauce

Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon with Cilantro Lime Special Sauce
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Elevate your weekly meal prep with this vibrant dish features succulent salmon fillets seasoned with chipotle and smoked paprika, paired with a colorful medley of roasted sweet potatoes, onions, and bell peppers. The zesty cilantro lime sauce adds a refreshing kick, making it a satisfying option for both lunches and dinners. Easy to prepare on a single sheet pan, this recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables. Enjoy it over quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal that will keep your taste buds excited all week long!

Ingredients

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  • 2 small sweet potatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2–4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and black pepper, for seasoning
  • Zest + juice from 1 lime
  • 2–3 cups kale, spinach or arugula, roughly torn
  • 2–3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • Avocado, tortilla chips, for serving
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or olive oil mayo
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. 2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes, onion, bell peppers with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
  3. 3. While vegetables roast, season salmon fillets with chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. 4. After roasting vegetables, push them aside and add salmon to the sheet pan. Roast everything together for an additional 10 to 20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  5. 5. For the sauce, blend Greek yogurt (or mayo), jalapeño (if using), juice from 2 limes, honey, and cilantro until smooth.
  6. 6. Serve salmon and veggies over cooked quinoa or brown rice, topped with greens and drizzled with the sauce.

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