Description
A delicious and spicy recipe for seared chipotle salmon tacos, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for about 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and distribute it among the tortillas.
- Top each taco with shredded red cabbage, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Serve with a side of black beans or a corn salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg