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Jerk Salmon Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce

Jerk Salmon Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Make the best Jerk Salmon Tacos with your choice of Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce or Green Goddess Sauce for a delicious, new Taco Tuesday meal!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. wild-caught Sockeye salmon (or regular salmon fillets)
  • 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 Tbsps homemade jerk dry rub seasoning
  • 6 soft flour or corn tortillas
  • Herb roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups chopped red cabbage
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped (optional)
  • 2 jalapeños, roasted
  • Pineapple chunks, roasted or charred
  • 1 ripe Haas avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lime, freshly-squeezed
  • 34 Tbsps water
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped kale
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, freshly-squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp water or almond milk

Instructions

  1. Roast Veggies: Roast the tomatoes, jalapeños, and pineapple chunks in the oven.
  2. Prepare Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat the patted dry salmon with olive oil and jerk seasoning. Roast on the top rack for 15-20 minutes until it flakes apart. Shred the salmon using two forks.
  3. Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce: Blend avocado, cilantro, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 garlic clove, lime juice, water, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Green Goddess Sauce: Blend vegan mayonnaise, kale, 1/4 cup olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, chopped jalapeño, apple cider vinegar, and water/almond milk until creamy.
  5. Warm Tortillas: Toast tortillas in a 350°F oven for 2 minutes or char them over a gas burner until lightly browned.
  6. Assembly: Fill charred tortillas with chopped cabbage, roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, shredded jerk salmon, and pineapple chunks. Garnish with your chosen sauce.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover ingredients in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Make Ahead: All components except tortillas can be meal-prepped. Gluten-Free: Use quinoa or chickpea flour tortillas.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: jerk salmon, tacos, avocado cilantro lime sauce, green goddess sauce, seafood tacos, dinner