Coffee And Spice Rubbed Salmon Tacos Recipe

Name: Coffee And Spice Rubbed Salmon Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spice rubbed salmon tacos; 2 pounds of salmon fillets, skin on, center cut, about an inch thick; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground coffee; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8-12 small tortillas, corn or flour - your preference; red cabbage mix - see below; avocado-tomatillo salsa - see below; Accoutrements; 2 tomatillos, husks removed; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1 jalapeno, seeds removed (unless you want some extra heat) and diced; 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro, divided; 1 lime, juiced, divided; 1 ripe haas avocado; 5 cups thinly sliced red cabbage; sea salt

Servings: persons

Spice rubbed salmon tacos
2 pounds of salmon fillets, skin on, center cut, about an inch thick
1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground coffee
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8-12 small tortillas, corn or flour - your preference
red cabbage mix - see below
avocado-tomatillo salsa - see below
Accoutrements
2 tomatillos, husks removed
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno, seeds removed (unless you want some extra heat) and diced
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro, divided
1 lime, juiced, divided
1 ripe haas avocado
5 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
sea salt

1
Pat your salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl mix together all of the the seasonings (coffee through black pepper). Then, stir in the olive oil. Use a brush to brush this spice mixture all over the tops of the salmon fillets.
2
Grill the salmon fillets skin side down on a well oiled hot grill and cook just until it flakes easily with a fork (the timing will depend a lot on your particular cuts of fish, mine took about 8 minutes). Alternatively, you can broil the salmon just until it flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the heat.
3
Use a spatula to lift the salmon pieces off of their skins and onto a serving platter. Break them into chunks.
4
Quickly warm your tortillas. Then, serve the salmon in the tortillas topped with the avocado salsa and cabbage. (It's easiest to just let everyone assemble their own.) Just add some cervezas or margaritas and dinner is complete!
5
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and add the tomatillos. Simmer about 3 minutes - they'll turn sort of olive green. Remove from the water and allow to cool for a little bit. Then, chop them up.
6
In a food processor, process together the tomatillo, onion, jalapeno, 1 Tbs. cilantro, and half of the lime juice, until fairly smooth. Then, pulse in the avocado - you can process it in until you have a smooth sauce or leave it a little chunky, depending on your preference. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
7
Toss together the sliced red cabbage with the remaining lime juice and cilantro. Sprinkle with a little salt (1/4 tsp. or so) and mix well.
8
Serve the avocado-tomatillo salsa and the cabbage to accompany the fish in the tacos.

1293

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spice rubbed salmon tacos, 2 pounds of salmon fillets, skin on, center cut, about an inch thick, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground coffee, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Coffee And Spice Rubbed Salmon Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Coffee And Spice Rubbed Salmon Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

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