Smoked Salmon Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
505 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch
Smoked Salmon Tacos
Description
This recipe starts by charring the skins of poblano or Anaheim chiles over a heat source, steaming them to loosen skins, then peeling off the skins, removing seeds, and cutting into pieces. The peppers are salted and soaked in lime juice to mellow flavors and add acidity.
The smoked salmon is flaked into bite-sized pieces, and tortillas are warmed to pliability. Building the tacos involves layering the salmon, roasted pepper strips, and diced avocado inside each tortilla. Pumpkin seeds lend a roasted crunch, while a smear of sour cream or Mexican crema adds richness. Lime wedges and hot sauce allow for additional acidity and heat to taste.
These tacos bring together smoky, tangy, creamy, and crunchy elements in a handheld format. They work well as a light lunch or dinner option.
Notes mention that other smoked fish such as smoked bluefish, mackerel, trout, mullet, amberjack, or marlin can substitute if smoked salmon is unavailable, expanding the fish options for this preparation.
Ingredients
- 3 poblano chiles or Anaheim chiles
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 pound smoked salmon
- 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (or sunflower seeds)
- 2 avocado diced
- sour cream to taste, Mexican crema or
- 4 lime cut into wedges
- hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Char the skins of the chiles over a gas burner, grill or under the broiler. Put the chiles in a plastic bag or some other closed container to steam for 20 minutes. Scrape off the skins, remove the seeds and stems, and cut into strips or dice them. Salt well and soak in the 1/4 cup lime juice.
- When you are ready, flake out the smoked salmon; discard any skin and bones. Heat your tortillas and load them up with the salmon, the strips of roasted pepper, and avocados. Top with the crema, pumpkin seeds, and, if you want, lime juice and hot sauce.
Notes
- Substitute smoked salmon with smoked bluefish, mackerel, trout, mullet, amberjack, or smoked marlin according to availability and preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 949mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1102mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 619IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 106mg | 118% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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