Blackened Salmon Tacos with Corn Salsa and Cilantro Lime Ranch

Marshall and I absolutely love tacos. We probably have some variation of a taco once or twice a week. Yeah I know we are a little obsessed with them. So, when I found this blackened salmon taco recipe I was pretty excited to try it, and let me tell you it did not fall short of my expectations. It was quick, pretty easy, and absolutely delicious. There are a lot of ingredients involved, but all the flavor combinations really make this recipe. Hope you all enjoy! 

 

 

Ingredients

2 (6 0z) salmon fillets

3 Tbsp olive oil, divided

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour  

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp packed brown sugar

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

 

Corn Salsa

2/3 cup frozen corn, warmed

1 medium Roma tomato, diced

1 small Avocado, diced

2 Tbsp finely chopped yellow onion

2 tsp lime juice

1/3 cup black beans(I added these. I just love black beans)

1 dash garlic powder

Salt and Pepper to taste

 

Cilantro Lime Ranch

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup milk

1 Tbsp buttermilk ranch seasoning mix

1/4 cup cilantro

1 small clove garlic

Juice of 1/2 - 1 lime

 

Directions

For Serving:

Flour or corn tortillas, warmed

Shredded Cheese (your choice)

Corn Salsa

Cilantro Lime Ranch

 

Blackened Salmon Tacos

In a shallow mixing bowl, using fork, combine flour, chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Baste salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp olive oil on each side and dip salmon into spice mixture and generously coat each side. Place coated salmon in preheated skillet and cook 3-4 minutes per side until outside is lightly blackened and center of fillet is cooked through and opaque. Flake salmon using a fork. Assemble tacos by dividing salmon among tortillas, top with lettuce, corn salsa, cheese, and drizzle with Cilantro Lime Ranch. Serve immediately.

 

Corn Salsa

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.

 

Cilantro Lime Ranch

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

 

This recipe was adapted from http://www.cookingclassy.com