Salmon Tacos
A delicious and healthy meal featuring grilled salmon tacos with avocado salsa.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Non-stick or cast iron
- 1 Mixing bowl For slaw preparation
- 1 Tongs For flipping salmon
- 1 Knife For chopping veggies
- 1 Cutting board For prepping ingredients
Ingredients
- For the Salmon:
- Amount Unit Name Notes
- 2 fillets salmon Skinless fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin
- 1 tsp chili powder Adjust to spice preference
- 1 tsp cumin Adds warmth
- ½ tsp smoked paprika Enhances flavor
- ½ tsp garlic powder Optional
- ½ tsp salt Adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper Freshly ground
- 1 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed
- For the Slaw:
- Amount Unit Name Notes
- 1 cup cabbage Thinly shredded red or green
- ½ cup carrots Shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro Chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp salt Adjust to taste
- For the Sauce:
- Amount Unit Name Notes
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt Can substitute sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise Adds richness
- 1 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp garlic powder Optional
- ½ tsp hot sauce Adjust to spice level
- For Serving:
- Amount Unit Name Notes
- 4 small tortillas Corn or flour
- ½ avocado sliced Optional
- 1 jalapeño sliced Optional for spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil over fillets and season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle with lime juice and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, then flake it with a fork.
- Make the Slaw:
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss well.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Mix Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, and hot sauce in a bowl.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Add flaked salmon, slaw, and drizzle with sauce.
- Top with avocado slices and jalapeños if using.
- Serve & Enjoy!
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Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the tortillas before serving.
- For a smoky touch, add a bit of chipotle powder to the salmon seasoning.
- Make it dairy-free by using a vegan mayo-based sauce.