Name: Southwestern Grilled Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs. salmon, skin removed; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon acho chili powder; 2 cups diced fresh pineapple; 1/2 cup diced red pepper; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1/4 cup diced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno; juice of 1 lime; pinch of salt; 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt; 1 medium chipotle pepper (in adobe sauce); 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; juice of 1 lime; pinch of salt; 2 avocados, sliced; 10-12 lettuce cups (boston lettuce, bibb lettuce, or butter lettuce)

Description

Southwestern Grilled Salmon Tacos served on lettuce wraps then topped with fresh pineapple salsa, avocado and a Chipotle Lime Crema! This healthy salmon taco recipe is done in 30 minutes and bursting with light, fresh vibrant flavors.

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Ingredients

Southwestern Grilled Salmon:

1.5 lbs. salmon, skin removed
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon acho chili powder

Pineapple Salsa:

2 cups diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno
juice of 1 lime
pinch of salt

Chipotle Crema:

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1 medium chipotle pepper (in adobe sauce)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
juice of 1 lime
pinch of salt

Tacos:

2 avocados, sliced
10–12 lettuce cups (boston lettuce, bibb lettuce, or butter lettuce)

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Instructions

Heat Grill: First things first, get that grill started so when it comes time to use it you’re ready to go. Heat grill to high heat, between 400°-450°F.
Make Chipotle Crema: To a food process, add greek yogurt, chipotle pepper, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
Mix Pineapple Salsa: To a small bowl add diced pineapple, red pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to incorporate all the ingredients. Set aside.
Prep Salmon: Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
Spice Rub Time: In a small bowl add garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, cumin, acho chili powder, sea salt, ground pepper and avocado oil. Stir together.
Season Salmon: Gently rub spice blend into one side of the salmon.
Grill: Place the salmon on the grill seasoned side up. Grill for 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon releases from the grill. Flip and cook the salmon another 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and gently fork the salmon apart into chunks.
Assemble Tacos: Serve the salmon on a lettuce cup, topped with pineapple salsa, avocado slices, and the Chipotle Crema.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 338
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 994 mg
Fat: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 27 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg

Keywords: salmon tacos, fish tacos, grilled salmon