Blackened Salmon Tacos

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5.0

3 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Course

    Main Course

Blackened Salmon Tacos

Spicy salmon, paired with avocado crema and your favorite toppings, makes Blackened Salmon Tacos a fun and tasty lunch or dinner. 

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Ingredients

Servings

Avocado Crema

  • 1/4 cup cilantro optional
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1 lime juiced (about 2 tbsp)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Blackened Seasoning (or use commercial Cajun spice blend)

  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Tacos

  • 1 – 1 ½ pounds of salmon filets
  • 8-20 soft tortillas corn or flour, makes 8-10 tacos, double thinner tortillas

Accompaniments (Pick & Choose)

  • chopped lettuce
  • chopped tomato
  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped red onion
  • Chopped or sliced avocado
  • Mango Salsa

Instructions

  1. In a small food processor combine crema ingredientss and pulse until well blended. Reefrigerate until needed.
  2. Mix together spice blend or pour our some cajun seasoning mix into a bowl.
  3. Heat tortillas in frying pan and keep warm in warm oven.
  4. Prepare any toppings you are serving.
  5. Check the salmon for bones and remove any found. Remove skin if desired. Cut into strips (optional)
  6. Dip or sprinkle salmon with spice mix.
  7. Heat a high heat tolerant pan on medium high until hot. Spray with non-stick spray and cook salmon on both sides to desired doneness.
  8. Set out cooked salmon, tortillas, crema and toppings. Let guests assemble their own tacos

Notes

  • Click on my Pork Chops with Mango Salsa if you'd like to try a nice fruit salsa!
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