Blackened Salmon Tacos (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory blackened salmon pairs with crisp slaw and lime crema in these vibrant, easy-to-make tacos.
# Ingredients List:
→ Fish
01 -
2 salmon fillets, 142 grams each, skin removed
→ Seasoning and Oil
02 -
15 milliliters olive oil
03 -
15 milliliters blackening seasoning
04 -
Salt to taste
05 -
Black pepper to taste
→ Slaw
06 -
60 grams red cabbage, thinly sliced
07 -
60 grams green cabbage, thinly sliced
08 -
15 grams cilantro, chopped
09 -
15 milliliters lime juice (from half a lime)
→ Lime Crema
10 -
30 milliliters sour cream
11 -
30 milliliters mayonnaise
12 -
5 milliliters lime juice
13 -
2.5 milliliters garlic powder
→ Tortillas and Garnish
14 -
4 small flour or corn tortillas
15 -
Lime wedges for serving
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with olive oil and coat with blackening seasoning.
02 -
Combine red cabbage, green cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss thoroughly and set aside.
03 -
Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic powder in a separate bowl until smooth.
04 -
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side until blackened and flakes easily with a fork.
05 -
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 -
Flake salmon into bite-sized pieces. Add slaw to each tortilla, top with salmon, then drizzle with lime crema.
07 -
Serve tacos with lime wedges on the side for added zest.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
For added heat, incorporate cayenne pepper into the blackening seasoning. Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream for a lower fat alternative. Additional toppings such as avocado, pico de gallo, or hot sauce complement the dish well.