Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

Name: Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. salmon; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; zest and juice of one lime; kosher salt; black pepper; 8 corn tortillas; thinly sliced red cabbage, chopped red onions, and more fresh cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
410 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

Jacqueline Bell

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These Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema come together in only 15 minutes! The spicy chipotle flavor is balanced by the cool crema. This is my FAVORITE fish taco recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb. salmon skin removed (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
zest and juice of one lime
kosher salt
black pepper
8 corn tortillas
thinly sliced red cabbage, chopped red onions, and more fresh cilantro for serving, optional

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Instructions

Season the salmon on both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder.
Melt butter (2 tablespoons) over high heat in a cast-iron or nonstick skillet. Add salmon when the skillet is hot and cook for 5 minutes on each side until seared and cooked through.
Meanwhile, to make the cilantro lime crema, blend together sour cream (3/4 cup), cilantro leaves (1/2 cup), lime juice and zest, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
In another skillet, heat up the corn tortillas until warm and browned in spots (about 1 minute on each side on high heat), or toast them directly over your gas burner.
Top each tortilla with the cooked salmon, desired fixings, and the cilantro lime crema.

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Notes

Time saving tip: prep the fixings and sauce in advance, and season the fish ahead of time. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days or freezer for up to 6 months.
To remove the skin from the salmon, you can do this yourself carefully with a sharp paring knife, or just have them do it at the fish counter when you buy it at the store (it's free!).
The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Potassium 724mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 698IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	410kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	100mg	33%
Sodium	163mg	7%
Potassium	724mg	15%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	698IU	14%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	103mg	10%
Iron	2mg	11%