Description
Salmon tacos are a vibrant culinary delight, harmonizing tender, marinated salmon with crunchy veggies and zesty lime crema, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day you crave a fresh and exciting meal, these tacos are easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Gather your friends for a joyful feast or indulge solo—you’re guaranteed rave reviews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh skinless salmon fillet
- 4 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp chipotle powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the salmon in lime juice, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated salmon for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While the salmon cooks, slice the avocado and shred the cabbage.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream with additional lime juice and chipotle powder until creamy.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by layering salmon, cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and drizzling with sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Customize toppings based on preferences; try adding diced tomatoes or pickled onions for extra flavor. - Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.