Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon Recipe

This sticky, flaky Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon Recipe is made with rich salmon fillets, sweet cherry preserves, and smoky chipotle peppers, and ready in 25 minutes. Pulling the bubbling, caramelized fillets from the oven always makes my mouth water. I love how easily this comes together on a busy weeknight.

The Secret To Getting It Right

I used to struggle with burning the sweet glaze before the fish cooked through. The trick is to bake the salmon first, then brush the thick glaze on at the very end.

Broiling for just the last two minutes creates a perfect sticky crust. It took a few ruined dinners to learn this, but now the texture is spot on every time.

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Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon Recipe Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves
• 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

How To Make Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon Recipe

1. Preheat The Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare The Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the cherry preserves, chipotle peppers, garlic, and soy sauce.
3. Season The Salmon: Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake The Fish: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the salmon is almost fully cooked and opaque in the center.
5. Glaze And Broil: Brush the cherry mixture generously over each fillet and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until bubbling and caramelized.

Recipe Tips

• Adjust the heat: Add more or less chipotle peppers depending on your personal spice tolerance.
• Use thick preserves: Runny jam will slide right off the salmon, so choose a high-quality, thick cherry preserve for the best coating.
• Watch the broiler: Sugar burns incredibly fast, so do not walk away while the salmon is caramelizing under the broiler.

What To Serve With Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon

This pairs beautifully with roasted asparagus or steamed green beans. A side of fluffy coconut rice or quinoa helps soak up any extra sticky glaze.

How To Store

Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently in the oven at a low temperature to prevent the fish from drying out. I do not recommend freezing this dish once cooked.

FAQs

Can I use fresh cherries? Yes, but you will need to pit and simmer them down with a little sugar until they reach a thick, jam-like consistency.

Is this recipe very spicy? It has a moderate kick. You can scrape the seeds out of the chipotle pepper to reduce the heat slightly.

Can I grill the salmon instead? Absolutely. Grill the salmon on medium-high heat and brush the glaze on during the last few minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
• Protein: 28 g