Description
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Avocado Crema offer bold flavors and a fresh twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Season Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil over the fillets and then coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Cook Salmon: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before flaking into bite-sized pieces.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
- Fill Tacos: On each tortilla, place a layer of shredded cabbage, followed by the blackened salmon pieces. Top with diced tomatoes and a drizzle of avocado crema.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg