Fiery Pepper-Studded Salmon
Fiery Pepper-Studded Salmon balances rich, flaky fish with a bright hit of citrus and a bold mix of jalapeño and habanero heat. A quick wilt of lemon-lime spinach adds freshness while a tomato and green chile topping brings smoky depth and a touch of brininess from olives. Serve for a lively weeknight dinner or an impressive date-night meal when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Pepper-Studded Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine spinach, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder in a large bowl. Spread the mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish and set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers, black olives, the remaining lemon juice, the remaining lime juice, and the remaining chipotle powder. Mix well.
- 4
Arrange the salmon fillets on top of the spinach in the baking dish and spoon the tomato mixture over them.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 14 minutes.
- Calories 341.64 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 41.59 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 17.1 g 6%
- Total Fat 11.69 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.57 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.87 mg High 31%
- Sodium 869.25 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 5.31 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 98.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.35 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 895.41 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 33.24 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 22.92 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiery Pepper Studded Salmon is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Chipotle Powder, Cooking Spray, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 341.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Pepper-Studded Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Chipotle Powder, Cooking Spray, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Pepper-Studded Salmon?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 341.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Pepper-Studded Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Fiery Pepper-Studded Salmon healthy?
- Fiery Pepper-Studded Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 341.64 calories and 41.59 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 869.25 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.57 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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