Yield:4 to 6 servings

• 4 (8-ounce) skinless salmon fillets, or 1 (2-pound) skinless salmon fillet, preferably center-cut

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 

• Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2 dried bay leaves

• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half moons

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 canned chipotles, from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely chopped

• 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 

• 1¼ cups vegetable broth or water

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• ½ teaspoon sugar

• 2 large limes, zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)

• 6 ounces tender crunchy greens, such as Little Gems, endive or romaine hearts (about 6 cups), torn

• ½ cup crema Mexicana, or sour cream thinned out with water 

• ½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (leaves and tender stems)

• 12 corn tortillas or tostadas, or rice pilaf, for serving (optional)

2. 1. Step 1

      Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large baking dish, coat salmon fillets with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon until it is just opaque throughout and cooked to medium, depending on the thickness, 10 to 12 minutes for individual fillets (or 16 to 20 minutes for one large piece).

3. 1. Step 2

      While the salmon roasts, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large stainless steel skillet with high sides (or a large enameled Dutch oven) over medium-low heat. Add cumin and toast, stirring constantly, until fragrant and starting to darken, 1 to 2 minutes. Add bay leaves, half of the onions (reserve half for serving) and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, 5 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes soften, 5 minutes. 

4. 1. Step 3

      Stir in chipotles, crushed tomatoes, broth, vinegar and sugar, then season with salt. Bring to a simmer, then adjust the heat to low for a gentle simmer. Cover partially with a lid, and cook, stirring occasionally (scraping the sides to prevent scorching), until the sauce is slightly reduced, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or chipotles in adobo if you prefer it spicier. Turn off the heat and discard bay leaves.

   2. Step 4

      Toss the reserved onions with lime zest and juice in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper.

   3. Step 5

      Transfer salmon to a large serving platter and spoon tinga sauce over the fillet, or serve straight from the baking dish. Top with greens, drizzle with crema or sour cream, top with the citrusy onions and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with tortillas, tostadas or rice pilaf, if you’d like.