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Southwestern Grilled Salmon Tacos

URL: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/southwestern-grilled-salmon-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa/

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

  1. Preheat the grill to high heat (400°-450°F).
  2. In a food processor, blend Greek yogurt, chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt until smooth for the chipotle crema.
  3. In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and salt for the pineapple salsa.
  4. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
  5. Mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, ancho chili powder, sea salt, ground pepper, and avocado oil in a bowl.
  6. Rub the spice blend onto one side of the salmon.
  7. Grill the salmon seasoned side up for 6-8 minutes, then flip and grill for another 2 minutes. Remove and fork into chunks.
  8. 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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