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Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Top each tortilla with the cooked salmon, desired fixings, and the cilantro lime crema.

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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.