Salmon Tacos with Avocado Crema

These fully-loaded fish tacos feature smoky-sweet spice-rubbed salmon, a simple avocado-jalapeño cream, pickled red onion, and shredded cabbage for crunch. Nutritious and brimming with bold, fresh flavors.

By @dishingouthealth

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 pounds salmon
• 0 parchment paper
• 2 avocado ripe
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 jalapeño finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 8 corn or flour tortillas
• 0.5 cup pickled red onion
• 1 cup shredded green cabbage
• 0.25 cup cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the salmon.
4. Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
5. Mash avocado with sour cream and finely chopped jalapeño, adding lime juice to the mixture for flavor.
6. Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat or directly over a gas flame for 20-30 seconds.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing salmon chunks on the tortillas, topping them with avocado crema, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, and cilantro.