This is my Seared Salmon Tacos recipe with a spicy red cabbage slaw and homemade guacamole, for Fish Taco lovers, it doesn’t get much better. The Salmon Tacos are seasoned with cumin and chipotle peppers the salmon is mildly spicy, tender, and flaky. This sits atop of my red cabbage slaw recipe that is dressed in a lime and jalapeno vinaigrette. Top the Seared Salmon and slaw with a fresh dollop of my homemade guacamole recipe and some crumbled queso fresco, and you have yourself a great Fish Taco.
When I was in the US Navy, I was stationed in San Diego, California, and would go to the street vendors at the beach almost every day we were in port. The fish tacos in Southern California, Tijuana, and Baja California were breaded with cabbage slaw and a creamy sauce. I loved walking along the beach and finding these street taco vendors everywhere, seriously, some of the best tacos I ever came from were some random vendor on the sidewalk in Tijuana.
I live in Dallas, Texas no and we have a pretty good street taco scene here as well, except they don’t sell them on the sidewalks, they sell them in the gas stations. Yep, gas station tacos are a thing, and they are magnificent. Dallas is not a very pedestrian-friendly city, in the summer, it’s usually about a thousand degrees Fahrenheit, so walking anywhere is out of the question. So, since we all drive, the best place for a street vendor to sell tacos is in the gas stations. If you find yourself in Texas someday, don’t hesitate to eat the gas station tacos, they are some of the best in the world!
Here’s how I make my Red Cabbage Slaw, Homemade Guacamole, and Seared Salmon Tacos:
Red Cabbage Slaw recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Red Cabbage, sliced thin
- 1 Small Red Onion, sliced thin
- 1 Jalapeno, seeds removed, finely diced
- 2 Limes, zest and juice
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
PROCESS:
-Thinly slice the cabbage and red onion and combine together in a bowl
-In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients to make a dressing
-Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss well to coat
-Refrigerate until needed
Homemade Guacamole recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ Lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Clove of garlic, crushed/chopped
- 1 Serrano chili or Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (Jalapenos are milder)
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ Red onion, diced
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
-Combine, mix together well, can sit at room temperature
- 3 Hass avocados, ½ inch dice (or mash for smooth texture)
-Add the other ingredients, mix to combine
Seared Salmon Taco recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Pound Fresh Salmon, skin removed
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, finely diced
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 1 Garlic Clove, crushed and chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, plus some for the pan
PROCESS:
-Combine all the ingredients except the salmon in a bowl, mix well to combine
-Rub both sides of the salmon
-Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium-high heat
-Sear the salmon on both sides for 4 minutes
-Remove from the pan and let rest briefly while you assemble the tacos
Fish Tacos recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Package 6-inch Tortillas
- 1 Package Queso Fresco
- 1 Recipe Red Cabbage Slaw
- 1 Recipe Homemade Guacamole
- 1 Recipe Salmon Filets
- Sliced fresh Radishes
- 1 White Onion, Finely Diced
- ½ Cup Cilantro, chopped
ASSEMBLING THE SEARED SALMON TACOS:
-In a dry skillet over high heat, briefly toast the tortillas
-Place a small amount of slaw on the tortilla
-Gently flake apart the salmon and place a few pieces on top of the slaw
-Place a spoonful of homemade guacamole on top of the salmon
-Crumble some queso fresco over the homemade guacamole
-Sprinkle with chopped white onions, radishes, and cilantro
Health Benefits of Salmon
Many experts recommend eating two servings of fish per week. Although, I’m guessing my Pub Style Fish and Chips aren’t what they have in mind.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids are considered essential fat since our bodies can not create it for ourselves. Credited with lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, reducing the risk of cancer are among its many benefits.
- Salmon is an excellent source of quality protein and an excellent alternative to chicken and beef.
- High in B-vitamins, selenium, and potassium
