Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon Recipe

4.75 from 4 votes

Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon - perfectly broiled salmon coated in a tart cherry and spicy chipotle glaze celebrates contrast in every bite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: southwest salmon with cherry chipotle glaze

Servings: Servings

Calories: 362kcal

Place all glaze ingredients in a saucepan, stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until glaze reduces, about 15 minutes. Glaze will seem thin until it cools. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.

Set oven to BROIL, and cover a baking pan with aluminum foil. Move your oven rack so salmon sits 6 inches below the broiler element (if your oven has settings, use “high” or around 500-550°F).
Brush salmon with olive oil and place skin side up on sheet pan. Place in the oven and cook for 4 minutes.
Remove salmon and flip over. Brush with glaze and return to oven for 4 to 5 additional minutes. Salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and is just opaque in the center. For best results, aim for an internal temp of 125°F (52°C)
Serve salmon drizzled with additional glaze.

No cherry concentrate? Use cherry preserves, cherry jam, or simmered-down cherries with a splash of lemon juice.
Fresh out of honey? Maple syrup or agave step in easily.
Missing chipotle? Try smoked paprika or a dash of cayenne with a splash of liquid smoke for depth.
Out of garlic or onion powder? Use minced fresh, but scale back the amounts and cook gently to mellow sharpness.
If you can’t find wild-caught, choose the freshest filets available.
Adobo sauce is sold in small cans labeled “Chipotle Peppers in adobo sauce” and is found in the Ethnic Foods section of the grocery store.
If you like really spicy food, add additional chopped up chipotle peppers to the glaze.
Add an additional 1 to 3 minutes for thicker salmon filets.