Description
Mexican-inspired grilled salmon tacos dance with zesty avocado salsa, offering a perfect balance of smoky fish and fresh ingredients. Crisp tortillas cradle succulent salmon, inviting you to savor coastal flavors in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) salmon fillets
Salmon Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Avocado Salsa and Taco Components:
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 0.5 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Shredded red cabbage (optional)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Craft a robust spice blend by combining olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl, creating an aromatic coating for the salmon fillets.
- Thoroughly massage the spice mixture onto the salmon, ensuring complete coverage, then drizzle fresh lime juice over the fish to enhance its flavor profile.
- Heat the grill to medium-high temperature (around 400°F), lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking, and carefully position salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Grill the salmon for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, monitoring for a golden exterior and ensuring the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- While salmon cooks, prepare the vibrant avocado salsa by gently combining diced avocados, finely chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and a splash of lime juice.
- Season the salsa with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste and creating a fresh, zesty accompaniment.
- Warm tortillas briefly on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side, making them soft and pliable.
- After allowing the salmon to rest, delicately break it into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
- Assemble tacos by layering flaked salmon onto warm tortillas, generously topping with avocado salsa.
- Optionally garnish with shredded red cabbage and fresh cilantro leaves for added texture and color.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, inviting guests to squeeze additional citrus over their tacos.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder or adding hot sauce for heat-seekers or reducing for mild preferences.
- Select fresh, high-quality salmon with firm texture and bright color to ensure best flavor and grilling results.
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option or whole wheat tortillas for added nutrition and heartier texture.
- Swap salmon with grilled tofu or jackfruit for vegetarian alternative without compromising taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg