Dry-Rubbed Salmon Tacos with Tomatillo-Avocado Slaw Recipe

Name: Dry-Rubbed Salmon Tacos with Tomatillo-Avocado Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon finely ground coffee; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Two 8-ounce skinless, center-cut salmon fillets; Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing; 2 tomatillos, husked and quartered; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and quartered; 1 garlic clove; 6 tablespoons sour cream; 1 ripe Hass avocadohalved, peeled and pitted; 4 cups finely shredded red and green cabbages (12 ounces); 8 corn tortillas; Hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon finely ground coffee
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Two 8-ounce skinless, center-cut salmon fillets
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
2 tomatillos, husked and quartered
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 small jalapeno, seeded and quartered
1 garlic clove
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 ripe Hass avocadohalved, peeled and pitted
4 cups finely shredded red and green cabbages (12 ounces)
8 corn tortillas
Hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving

1
In a small bowl, stir the cumin with the chili powder, brown sugar and coffee.
2
Season generously with salt and pepper.
3
Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and dredge them in the spice mixture.
4
Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, puree the tomatillos with the cilantro, jalapeno and garlic until smooth.
5
Add the sour cream and process until smooth, then add the avocado and pulse until creamy.
6
Transfer the dressing to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
7
Add the cabbage and toss to coat.
8
Preheat the oven to 300.
9
Preheat a grill pan.
10
Lightly brush each tortilla with olive oil.
11
Stack the tortillas and wrap them in foil.
12
Bake for 10 minutes.
13
Meanwhile, brush the grill pan with olive oil and grill the salmon fillets over high heat, turning once, until nearly cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes.
14
Transfer the salmon to a plate and flake with a fork.
15
Fill the tortillas with the salmon.
16
Top with the cabbage slaw and serve right away with the hot sauce and lime wedges.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon finely ground coffee, and more.

Yes, Dry-Rubbed Salmon Tacos with Tomatillo-Avocado Slaw 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.

Dry-Rubbed Salmon Tacos with Tomatillo-Avocado Slaw

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