5.0 from 12 votes
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Smashed Avocado
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) salmon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground coriander
For the smashed avocado
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- salt and pepper to taste
For the tacos
- taco shells / tortillas warmed
- slaw Use any store-bought slaw mix or use shredded cabbage
- fresh coriander/cilantro
- Lime wedges
- fresh chillies chopped
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a bowl and mix well.
- Brush the salmon with melted butter then sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon and make sure all sides are covered completely.
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat then add the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the salmon is blackened and cooked to your preference.
- Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Scoop the avocado flesh from the skins and place in a bowl. Season generously with lime juices, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork then set aside.
- Warm tortillas over an open flame (the flame from your gas stove works well) or in a hot pan.
- Add a smear of avocado to each tortilla then top with flaked salmon, some slaw, fresh coriander/cilantro and chillies. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
1199mg
(34%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
776IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1199mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 776IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.