Description

A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring pan-seared blackened salmon served with a creamy, crunchy avocado lime slaw in warm corn tortillas.

Ingredients

Scale

4 salmon fillets (approx. 6 oz each)
2 tbsp blackening seasoning (Cajun blend)
2 tbsp avocado oil or clarified butter
2 medium avocados, mashed
4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 lime, zested
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
12 small corn tortillas
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Shred the cabbage finely and place it in a large bowl.
Add chopped cilantro and lime zest to the cabbage.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cabbage mixture.
Mash the avocado flesh directly into the bowl and toss until the cabbage is coated in a creamy dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate.
Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle blackening seasoning generously on both sides of the salmon, pressing it in to adhere.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with avocado oil until it shimmers and lightly smokes.
Place salmon fillets in the hot pan. Cook for 4 minutes without moving to form a crust.
Flip fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove salmon from heat and let rest for 2 minutes.
Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks.
Assemble tacos by spooning slaw onto tortillas, topping with flaked salmon, and adding optional toppings.

Notes

Ensure the salmon is completely dry before seasoning to achieve a proper blackened crust. The slaw tastes better after sitting for an hour to let flavors meld. Do not freeze this dish as the avocado and cabbage texture will suffer upon thawing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 tacos per person
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 600
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 8
Protein: 30

Keywords: blackened salmon, avocado lime slaw, tacos, quick dinner, healthy seafood, weeknight meals, gluten-free option