Description
Delicious blackened salmon tacos topped with creamy avocado crema, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice mix.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and brush both sides with olive oil. Generously coat the salmon with the blackening spice mix.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a nice char. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- While the salmon is resting, prepare the avocado crema. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
- Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of salmon on each tortilla, then top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
- Drizzle the avocado crema over the top of each taco and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added heat, consider adding sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce on top of the tacos.
- Substitute the salmon with grilled shrimp or chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg