Sheet Pan Salmon Tacoswith Spicy Avocado Crema
- 25 min
- Serves 4
- 29 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. These sheet‑pan salmon tacos pair smoky, citrus‑bright fish with a creamy avocado‑yogurt crema and crunchy cabbage slaw. Quick to assemble, they make a satisfying weeknight dinner that feels like a treat.
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Method
In a bowl combine shredded cabbage, heaping pickled onions, pickled onion brine, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Massage until the cabbage softens, then set the slaw aside.
Whisk together olive oil, lime zest, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the salmon and coat evenly; let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
Preheat the broiler and line a sheet pan with foil. Arrange the marinated salmon, thinly sliced serrano pepper, and sliced onion on the pan. Broil for 5–7 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily and the vegetables are nicely charred.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The salmon flakes easily while the peppers and onion have charred edges.
While the salmon cooks, make the crema: place the roasted serrano pepper, roasted onion, raw garlic clove, roughly chopped cilantro, avocado, heaping Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. To assemble each taco, spread a spoonful of the cabbage slaw on a tortilla, top with flaked salmon, and drizzle with the avocado crema. Serve immediately.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The tortillas are pliable and warm before they are filled.
Tips while you cook
- Marinate briefly
- After coating the salmon with the seasoned oil mixture, let it sit for about 5 minutes before broiling.
- Massage the slaw
- Massage the cabbage with pickled onions, brine, oil, and salt until it softens before setting aside.
- Blend crema gradually
- Add water to the avocado crema a tablespoon at a time until the desired pourable consistency is reached.
- Watch the broil time
- Broil the salmon and vegetables for 5–7 minutes, checking that the salmon flakes easily and the veggies are charred.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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