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Baja Salmon Tacos

Baja-Style Salmon Tacos

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces salmon fillet cut into 4 portions
  • 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup green cabbage about ¼ head, rinsed and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced (or substitute white onion)
  • 1 medium Jalapeno chili pepper rinsed and split lengthwise—remove seeds and white membrane, and mince (about 2 tablespoons); for less spice, use green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro minced (or substitute ½ tsp ground coriander)
  • ½  tablespoon corn oil or other vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½  teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½  teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼  teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 1 Preheat grill or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  • 2 Prepare taco filling by combining cabbage, lime juice, honey, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.  Let stand for 10–15 minutes to blend the flavors. 3 To prepare the marinade, combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt in a bowl. 4 Place salmon fillets in a flat dish with sides. Pour marinade evenly over fillets. 5 Place salmon fillets on grill or broiler. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, until fish flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (minimum internal temperature of 145 °F). Remove from the heat and set aside for 2–3 minutes. Cut into strips. 6 To make each taco, fill one tortilla with ¾ cup filling and one salmon fillet.
  • Source: NHLBI