Description
These Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Peach Avocado Salsa are a fiesta of flavors and textures, with succulent, smoky salmon complemented by a vibrant, sweet salsa. The combination of spicy chipotle, fresh peaches, creamy avocado, and flaky salmon is an absolute delight. Get ready for a taco night that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
For the salmon:
1 pound salmon, cut into 1 inch cubes and skin removed
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ lime, juiced
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
¾ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
¾ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the avocado peach salsa:
1 medium ripe but still slightly firm peach, diced
1 ripe but still slightly firm large avocado, diced
1 large ear corn, kernels cut off (about ¾ cup corn)
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
½ jalapeño, seeded and diced (reserve other half for slicing and garnishing)
1 tablespoon finely diced cilantro
½ small lime, juiced
Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the sauce:
Spicy cilantro yogurt sauce
For serving:
8 soft corn tortillas
Extra thinly sliced jalapenos
Extra cilantro
Shredded red cabbage
Instructions
1. Prepare the cilantro yogurt sauce and chill.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, toss the cubed salmon with avocado oil, lime zest, lime juice, brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread the salmon on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
4. Make the avocado peach salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
5. Warm the tortillas. Assemble the tacos with salmon, cabbage, peach avocado corn salsa, sliced jalapeos, cilantro yogurt sauce, and fresh cilantro. Serve.
Notes
The salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork, and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Dice the ingredients for the salsa just before assembling to prevent the avocado from browning too much.
Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the salmon to prevent sticking.
Allow the salmon to rest for a minute or two after cooking for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Tacos
- Cuisine: Mexican