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Fried Salmon Tacos

Fried Salmon Tacos

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Dive into the deliciousness of fried salmon tacos with easy-to-follow steps, a zesty flavor explosion, and perfect as a quick weeknight meal or a party hit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • small bowl
  • Spatula
  • serving plate
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • - 1 clove garlic minced
  • - ½ teaspoon cumin
  • - ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • - ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • - ¼ teaspoon salt
  • - 2 salmon fillets
  • - 8 small soft tortillas
  • - 1 ripe avocado diced
  • - 8 cherry tomatoes halved
  • - ½ small red onion sliced thinly
  • - 1 small handful fresh cilantro chopped
  • - Juice of 1 lime

Optional Ingredients

  • - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • - Few dashes of hot sauce

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Spice Mixture

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir them together until well blended. This garlicky mix will infuse the salmon with flavor.

Step 2: Season the Salmon

  • Place the salmon fillets on a plate and pour the spice mixture over them. Use your hands to rub the mixture onto each side of the salmon. Be generous here; this seasoning is crucial for the flavor.

Step 3: Fry the Salmon

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets to the skillet. Fry each side for about 5 minutes or until the salmon is crispy and golden brown on the outside. The skin will separate easily, revealing tender, flaky fish inside.

Step 4: Flake the Salmon

  • Once cooked, remove the salmon from the skillet. Let it cool for a minute, then gently flake the salmon off the skin using a fork, breaking it into bite-sized pieces for your tacos.

Step 5: Warm the Tortillas

  • While the salmon cools, warm the tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 30 seconds or heating them in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes on low heat. Warm tortillas make all the difference.

Step 6: Assemble the Tacos

  • Now it’s taco assembly time! Lay a tortilla flat, and add a generous amount of flaky salmon. Top it off with diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, thin slices of red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Step 7: Finish with Lime and Extras

  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over each taco. For those who love a little kick, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce to finish things off.

Notes

- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor. Fresh is always better!
- Don’t skip the lime juice; it lifts the flavors and adds a nice zing.
- Customize your toppings with whatever you have on hand. Corn, radishes, or even mango could be delicious!
- Prevent the tortillas from tearing by warming them before you pile on the fillings.
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the spice mixture for about 30 minutes before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 15.1gProtein: 22.4gFat: 20.3gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 54.5mgFiber: 3.8g
Keyword Fried Salmon Tacos
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