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Chili-Lime Salmon Tacos by Omaha Steaks

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Chili-Lime Salmon Tacos by Omaha Steaks

Flaky broiled salmon in charred corn tortillas with smashed avocado, crisp cabbage, and zesty lime.

Serves: 4Prep: 10 minCook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (2 fillets) salmon fillets, thawed
  • 2 limes, juiced (divided)
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup charred corn
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven broiler to high.
  2. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and brush with half of the lime juice.
  3. Whisk together salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cumin in a small bowl, then coat the salmon fillets evenly with the spice mixture.
  4. Broil on the middle oven rack for 8 to 10 minutes until the salmon is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Break the cooked salmon into large, bite-sized chunks.
  6. Mash the avocados in a bowl with the remaining lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Assemble by spreading a layer of smashed avocado on each warm tortilla, then top with salmon chunks, charred corn, red cabbage, and cilantro.
  8. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

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