Salmón A La Diabla recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
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Salmón A La Diabla Recipe

Inspired by Alas de Frida
Time45m
Serves4

Grilled salmon in a creamy chipotle chili sauce. Served with white rice, grilled vegetables and blue corn tortillas

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Ingredients

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For the Salmon

Method

Preparing the Salmon

1

Marinate the Salmon

In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Coat the salmon fillets with the mixture and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2

Grill the Salmon

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated salmon fillets for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Making the Chipotle Sauce

3

Sauté the Garlic

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4

Prepare the Sauce

Add the chipotle peppers and heavy cream to the saucepan. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

5

Finish the Sauce

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking Rice and Vegetables

6

Cook the Rice

Cook the white rice according to package instructions. Usually, this involves rinsing the rice, adding it to a pot with water, and simmering until the water is absorbed.

7

Grill the Vegetables

In a grill pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the vegetable mix and grill until tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.

Serving the Dish

8

Plate the Dish

On each plate, serve a portion of rice, grilled vegetables, and a grilled salmon fillet topped with the chipotle sauce. Serve with blue corn tortillas on the side.

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