Salmon Tacos

This flavorful salmon taco recipe is a delicious dish perfect for Taco Tuesday, combining tender seasoned salmon with vibrant toppings for a fresh and satisfying meal.

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Salmon Taco Recipe 

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 (2 tacos each)

Salmon Taco Ingredients

1 garlic clove, chopped
1 Serrano chile, seeded and chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 Tablespoons water
2 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
4 Alaska Salmon fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen Salt and pepper, to taste
8 small (6 to 7-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
2 large, navel oranges, peeled, pithed and segmented
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Salmon Taco Instructions

  1. Make Garlic Chile Sauce – Combine garlic, chile and 1 Tablespoon oil in a heavy nonstick skillet.  Sauté over medium heat until garlic and chile are soft.  Remove pan from heat; place garlic and chile in a small bowl.  When cool, add water and juice concentrate; blend.

  2. Prep Salmon – Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Return skillet to medium-high heat.  Brush both sides of salmon with remaining oil.  Place fillets in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.  Shake pan occasionally to keep fish from sticking.

  3. Cook Salmon – Turn fillets over and season with salt and pepper.  Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium.  Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen salmon or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish.  Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.  Remove skin, if any, and break into large chunks.

  4. Serve – To serve, divide salmon among tortillas.  Top with 2 to 3 orange slices, 1 tablespoon red onion slices, 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves and 1/2 tablespoon chile-citrus sauce.

FAQs

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