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Grilled Spicy Blackened Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Grilled Spicy Blackened Salmon Tacos are grilled to perfection with a delicious spicy crust. They get topped with a fresh grilled pineapple avocado salsa. These tacos are fresh and light and the flavors are out of this world!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 713 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican , International
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
- 4-5 pineapple spears
- 2 chopped roma tomatoes
- ½ chopped red onion
- 2 Diced avocados
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 juiced lime
- salt and pepper to taste
- Flour tortillas for serving
Instructions
Salmon
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Arrange 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets on a cedar plank and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano. Mix to combine and rub the seasonings on the salmon fillets.
- Place the salmon on the grill and grill for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked though out and edges are slightly brown.
Cup of Yum
Pineapple Salsa
- Place 4-5 pineapple spears on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they slightly char. Remove from the grill and chop and add to a medium sized bowl. Add 2 chopped Roma tomatoes, ½ chopped red onion, 2 diced avocados, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 juiced lime, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the tacos with flour tortillas for serving and flake the salmon into pieces. Top with pineapple salsa and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories
713kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
136g
(45%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
1705mg
(49%)
Fiber
22g
(88%)
Sugar
92g
(184%)
Vitamin A
2467IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
454mg
(504%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 713
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 713kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 136g | 45% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1705mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 92g | 184% |
| Vitamin A | 2467IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 454mg | 504% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.