Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Crema
Delicious, healthy and easy tacos loaded with crunchy spicy slaw, a flavorful avocado crema and chunks of grilled tender salmon.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, fish, grilled, salmon, taco
Servings: 4
Calories: 437kcal
For the avocado crema:
- 1 ripe avocado halved and pit removed
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup Cacique® Crema Mexicana table cream or sour cream
- juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
For the spicy slaw:
- 3 cups coleslaw mix or thinly sliced cabbage
- ¼ of a small red onion sliced thin
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 small jalapeño seeds removed and minced
- juice of 2 limes
- salt and pepper to taste
For the salmon:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chile powder New Mexico or ancho would be great
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- juice of ½ lime
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 4 4-ounce wild salmon fillets skin on
To prepare the salmon:
Preheat grill to medium-high. Before it gets hot, clean grill grates and grease with a folded paper towel dipped in vegetable oil. Use tongs to hold the paper towel to keep your hands away from the heat.
Combine the olive oil, chile powder, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl to make a paste. Rub the spice mixture over both sides of the salmon. Sear the salmon, skin side up until charred. Carefully turn the salmon and grill until just cooked through, about 5-8 minutes. Remove to a plate and discard the skin. Cut or flake into 1-inch pieces.
- Salmon may also be prepared in a skillet on the stove top, or broiled or baked in the oven.
- If your limes are a little old or kept in the refrigerator, you can get more juice by rolling the lime firmly on a hard surface under the palm of your hand. You can also try microwaving the lime for 15 seconds to get the juice flowing.
- If you have leftover slaw, add a dollop of mayonnaise and a pinch of sugar to the cabbage. Recycle the slaw for the next meal!
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 1265mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1077IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg