Blackened Salmon Tacos
Blackened salmon tacos are a flavorful, satisfying dinner perfect for any day of the week. With bold spices, fresh toppings, and zesty lime crema, they offer a perfect balance of smoky heat and refreshing crunch. These tacos are a quick, satisfying meal that's sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds salmon skin removed
- 6 street taco tortillas
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup canned corn drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 cup red cabbage
- ½ lime
- 1 jalapeño
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
For the seasoning:
- 1 tablespoons paprika
- ½ tablespoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Combine the spices for the seasoning in a bowl. Rub the salmon with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then pat the seasoning mixture onto both sides of the salmon.1 tablespoons paprika, ½ tablespoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once very hot, add the salmon. Cook for 3–4 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes until cooked through.3 tablespoons olive oil, 1.5 pounds salmon
- Transfer the salmon to a cutting board and lightly shred it into smaller pieces. Optional: Warm the tortillas in the same skillet until heated.6 street taco tortillas
- Mix the juice of half a lime with sour cream until combined to make lime crema.½ lime, 1 cup sour cream
- Prepare the toppings by chopping the cabbage and cilantro, and slicing the jalapeño.3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, 1 cup red cabbage, 1 jalapeño
- Assemble the tacos by layering chopped cabbage, corn, and salmon.1 cup canned corn
- Top with lime crema and garnish with jalapeño slices, chopped cilantro, and cotija cheese. Serve and enjoy!½ cup cotija cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 686kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 43gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 998mgPotassium: 1162mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1944IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 4mg
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