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Salmon Tacos with Avocado Crema

Sweet and Smoky Salmon Tacos with Creamy Avocado Bliss

Experience delicious Salmon Tacos with Avocado Crema, a heart-healthy delight bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Pickling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pickled Red Onions
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Vinegar White or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Or maple syrup or honey
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Avocado Crema
  • 1 ripe Avocado Mashed
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Minced; adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Salmon Tacos
  • 1 lb Center-Cut Salmon Skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Corn or flour
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage or Slaw Mix
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Broiler
  • skillet
  • measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine equal parts vinegar and water with a tablespoon of your chosen sweetener and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sweetener dissolves. Remove it from heat, pour it over thinly sliced red onions in a heatproof bowl, and let them sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. While your onions pickle, cut a ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash it until smooth, then add a dollop of sour cream, a minced jalapeño for heat, a squeeze of lime juice, and a sprinkle of salt. Stir until the mixture is creamy and well-blended.
  3. Preheat your broiler on high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Pat the center-cut salmon dry with paper towels and rub it generously with olive oil on both sides. Season the fillet with a blend of brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has a slightly caramelized exterior.
  4. Once the salmon is cooked, let it rest for a minute before flaking it into bite-sized pieces with a fork. To assemble your tacos, warm your tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of prepared avocado crema on each tortilla, followed by the flaked salmon, shredded cabbage, and a few slices of pickled red onions. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and an optional squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salmon and avocado crema separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Pickled onions last up to 1 week.

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