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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado-Lime Salsa

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For tacos:

  • lb. boneless salmon filets
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Dash of cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For salsa:

  • 2 medium avocados, pitted and diced
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. lime juice (we recommend freshly squeezed)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped, divided

For serving:

  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2 cups purple or red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium-high heat. While grill is preheating, place salmon on a plate or dish, skin side down and allow to come to room temperature while preparing seasoning. Drizzle remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil and juice from remaining two quarters of lime over top of salmon.
  2. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dash of cayenne, salt and pepper; mix with a fork to combine well. Coat top of salmon with seasoning.
  3. Put salmon on grill, skin side down. (If skinless, place salmon seasoned side up.) Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until salmon is fully cooked. Remove from grill using a clean plate or platter. Let cool slightly, then remove skin from salmon if salmon is not skinless.
  4. While salmon is grilling, combine all salsa ingredients and mix well to combine.
  5. Divide cabbage evenly amongst corn tortillas. Top with salmon, salsa, cheese (if using) and remaining cilantro. Serve warm.

Notes

Recommended utensils: 2 mixing bowls, grill, fish spatula, fork, cutting board, knife

  • Author: Dish on Fish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: Salmon