✨ These fresh and flavorful grilled salmon tacos are a perfect blend of spice, creaminess, and crunch. Drizzled with a zesty cilantro lime crema, they’re sure to become a favorite! 🌟
📝 Ingredients:
For the salmon:
- 🐟 1 pound salmon fillets
- 🥄 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 🧄 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 🌿 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 🧂 Salt and ⚫ black pepper, to taste
For the cilantro lime crema:
- 🥄 1/2 cup sour cream
- 🥄 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 🍋 Juice of 1 lime
- 🌿 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 🧂 Salt, to taste
For the tacos:
- 🌮 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 🥬 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 🍅 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 🥑 1/2 cup diced avocado
- 🌶️ Optional: Sliced jalapeños, extra lime wedges
📋 Directions:
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and brush with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend onto the salmon.
- Grill the Salmon:
- Place the salmon on the grill, skin-side down (if applicable).
- Grill for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the grill and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Cilantro Lime Crema:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt.
- Adjust lime juice or salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Warm the Tortillas:
- Lightly heat the tortillas on the grill for 15–20 seconds per side, until warm and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Fill each tortilla with a layer of shredded cabbage, grilled salmon, diced tomatoes, and avocado.
- Drizzle with cilantro lime crema and garnish with sliced jalapeños or an extra squeeze of lime, if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve the tacos immediately and enjoy the burst of fresh, zesty flavors!
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🔥 Kcal: 320 kcal per serving
- 🍽️ Servings: 4