Southwestern Grilled Salmon Tacos
Ingredients
The salmon
-
1.5
lbs
salmon, skin removed
-
1
tablespoon
avocado oil
-
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
½
teaspoon
smoked paprika
-
½
teaspoon
sea salt
-
¼
teaspoon
cumin
-
¼
teaspoon
ground pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
ancho chili powder
The pineapple salsa
-
2
cups
diced fresh pineapple
-
½
cup
diced red pepper
-
¼
cup
diced red onion
-
¼
cup
diced fresh cilantro
-
1
tablespoon
diced jalapeno
-
1
lime
juice of
-
pinch
salt
The chipotle crema
-
½
cup
plain Greek yogurt
-
1
medium
chipotle pepper (in adobo sauce)
-
¼
teaspoon
smoked paprika
-
1
lime
juice of
-
pinch
salt
The tacos
-
2
avocados, sliced
-
10–12
lettuce cups (boston, bibb, or butter lettuce)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat (400°-450°F).
- In a food processor, blend Greek yogurt, chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt until smooth for the chipotle crema.
- In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and salt for the pineapple salsa.
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
- Mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, ancho chili powder, sea salt, ground pepper, and avocado oil in a bowl.
- Rub the spice blend onto one side of the salmon.
- Grill the salmon seasoned side up for 6-8 minutes, then flip and grill for another 2 minutes. Remove and fork into chunks.
- Serve the salmon in lettuce cups, topped with pineapple salsa, avocado slices, and chipotle crema.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
10-12 tacos
Calories
338
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
29g
Total protein
27g
Sodium
994mg
Cholesterol
27mg
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