Oven-Ready
Premium
Effortless Chipotle Salmon
with cilantro, lime, and vegetable rice
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk
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PescatarianOver 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
David Welch
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Salmon Fillets
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Lime
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1 oz. Chipotle Pesto
- 1 oz. Pepitas
- 2 Green Onions
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories760
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat44g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Vegetables
Combine peppers, corn, half the piri piri seasoning (to taste; reserve remaining for salmon), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2 tsp. olive oil in provided tray. Massage oil and seasonings into vegetables. Spread into an even layer.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.While vegetables bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add Salmon and Finish Vegetables
Pat salmon dry. Season flesh side with 1/4 tsp. salt and remaining piri piri seasoning (use less if spice-averse).
After 15 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and push vegetables to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Place salmon in now-empty side of tray, skin-side down. Evenly top with 2 tsp. olive oil and pesto (use less if spice-averse). Tray will be hot! Use caution.Bake uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 10-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. -
3 Heat Rice and Finish Meal
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice and 1/4 tsp. salt. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.While rice microwaves, trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.Stem cilantro and reserve whole leaves.Halve lime and juice.Stir 2 tsp. lime juice, cilantro, white portions of green onions, pepitas, and vegetables into rice until combined.To serve, top salmon with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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