A beautifully seared salmon fillet sits atop a vibrant bed of sautéed summer squash. The salmon is glazed in a deep, rich chipotle sauce, garnished with lime slices and cilantro leaves. Swirls of vibrant green aioli and bits of creamy avocado peek from under the salmon adding layers of beauty and intrigue.

Citrus Chipotle Salmon with Summer Squash

Name: Citrus Chipotle Salmon with Summer Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: medium-sized, skin-on salmon fillets, 4; chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 peppers finely chopped; Greek yogurt, 1 cup; lime, 2 juice and zest; cilantro, 1/2 cup finely chopped; garlic, 2 cloves minced; avocado, 2 cubed; large summer squash, 2 thinly sliced; olive oil, 3 tablespoons; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique sauté

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: June 15, 2025

This interesting twist to the typical Mexican dish features the richness of Salmon combined with the refreshing zing of cilantro-lime aioli and summer squash. The succulent salmon gives it a gourmet touch, while the aioli and glimpse of avocado provide a splash of colors perfect for the 'gram.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium-sized, skin-on salmon fillets - 4
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers - finely chopped
Greek yogurt - 1 cup
Lime - 2 - juice and zest
Cilantro - 1/2 cup - finely chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Avocado - 2 - cubed
Large summer squash - 2 - thinly sliced
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🍋🌿

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, juice and zest from one lime, half of the finely chopped cilantro, and garlic. Season it with salt and pepper and then set aside.
Step 2 - 🍳🥒🧂

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced summer squash, season with salt, pepper, and then sauté until they soften.
Step 3 - 🍳🐟🧂

In a separate skillet, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then sear them with the skin side up for about 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Step 4 - ⏱️🥄🌶️

During the last minute of cooking, spoon the finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce over the salmon fillets.
Step 5 - 🍽️🥑🍃

To serve, equally divide the sautéed summer squash among 4 plates. Top each portion with a chipotle glazed salmon fillet. Drizzle the cilantro-lime aioli over it and then top with cubed avocado. Lastly, garnish with the remaining cilantro.

Additional

Add a refreshing side of tomato-cucumber salad or seasoned black beans to amplify the Mexican feel. You can also adjust the level of spice in your chipotle sauce based on your preference. This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, making it both nourishing and satisfying.