Description
Succulent grilled salmon tacos dance with zesty cilantro lime crema, bringing coastal Mexican flavors to your plate. Crisp tortillas, flaky fish, and tangy sauce create a perfect harmony that will transport you to a beachside taqueria.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro Lime Crema Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taco Components:
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: chopped red onion, avocado, pico de gallo
Instructions
- Massage the salmon fillets with a vibrant blend of olive oil and aromatic spices, ensuring each fillet is evenly coated with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the grill to a medium-high temperature, creating the perfect environment for charring and sealing in the salmon’s natural flavors.
- Carefully position the seasoned salmon on the grill, cooking for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish develops a delightful golden crust and is cooked through.
- While the salmon grills, craft the creamy cilantro lime sauce by whisking together sour cream, mayonnaise, freshly chopped cilantro, zesty lime juice, minced garlic, a hint of chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Gently warm the tortillas to enhance their flexibility and release their subtle corn aroma.
- Carefully transfer the perfectly grilled salmon onto the warm tortillas, breaking the fish into rustic pieces.
- Generously drizzle the cilantro lime crema over the salmon, creating a luxurious, tangy coating.
- Garnish with additional fresh toppings to add texture, color, and an extra layer of flavor to the tacos.
Notes
- Swap salmon for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that’s equally delicious and protein-packed.
- Reduce grill time by 1 minute for a more tender, moist salmon texture that melts in your mouth.
- Enhance flavor by marinating salmon for 30 minutes before grilling to allow spices to deeply penetrate the fish.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in crema for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that adds tangy complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg