Spicy Hot Pepper Salmon - A Fiery Twist on Classic Salmon

Get ready to elevate your salmon game with this spicy hot pepper salmon recipe. The combination of fiery hot peppers and tender salmon fillets creates a mouthwatering dish that will leave your taste buds tingling. Perfect for spice lovers looking to add some heat to their seafood repertoire.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 habanero pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush each fillet with the spice mixture.
4. Arrange sliced peppers on top of the salmon fillets and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and peppers are tender.
6. Serve hot with lime wedges for a burst of citrus freshness.

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