Spicy Chipotlé Lime Salsa Recipes

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE SPICY SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to broil and set the oven rack to approximately 6 inches from the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place the tomatillos and crushed garlic on the baking sheet and place it in the oven. Broil until the tomatillos are charred, about 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Peel the garlic.
• In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, garlic, ground red chilies, cumin, lime zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Process until the mixture is smooth.
• Season to taste with Tabasco. I suggest starting with 1 teaspoon. Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of extra ground red chilies if you would like it to a bit spicier. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your tacos or your breakfast eggs.

MARINATED WATERMELON SALAD WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the spicy chipotle-lime vinaigrette: Whisk together the honey, olive oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice and chipotle chile powder in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
• For the watermelon salad: Combine the watermelon, red onion, mango and cucumber in a medium bowl.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the mint and toss to combine.

CHIPOTLE AIOLI (SPICY)

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Place in refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

SPICY CHIPOTLE-LIME SHREDDED PORK

Steps:

• Place pork, green chiles, water, chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, lime zest and juice, chili seasoning, and liquid smoke in the bottom of a slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
• Cover and cook on Low until pork is easily shredded, about 7 hours. Shred pork using 2 forks. Let sit in the juices for 15 minutes before serving.

CHIPOTLE LIME SALMON

Steps:

• Combine oil, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, cumin, and garlic in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
• Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place salmon on foil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Set oven rack 6 inches from broiler and heat broiler to HIGH.
• Coat salmon with chipotle sauce and broil for 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. I like to add another coating of sauce halfway through cooking time.
• Sprinkle with lime zest and serve.

SPICY CHIPOTLé-LIME SALSA

Steps:

• Combine lime juice, chili peppers, garlic, onion, and cilantro, in a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is uniform. (Doing these items first is important. If don't, you will get unwanted chunks.).
• Add Tomato, and Chipotlés, blend until smooth.
• Add garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and "Chipotlé Tabasco" sauce.
• Blend mixture until smooth.
• Let sit 3-6 hours, or even better, overnight for flavors to blend.