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Citrus-Chile Salmon Tacos

Seared salmon with a smoky chile rub, tucked into warm tortillas with a crisp cabbage-free lettuce slaw and creamy sauce.

Citrus-Chile Salmon Tacos

Total

27 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Salmon fillets
  • 6 small Tortillas
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Light cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Lettuce
  • 1/2 diced Tomato
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rub salmon with chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and 1 tbsp lime juice.

  2. 2

    Sear salmon in olive oil over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side until cooked through; flake into chunks.

  3. 3

    Whisk cream cheese with remaining lime juice and a splash of water to make a drizzle-able sauce.

  4. 4

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.

  5. 5

    Fill tortillas with lettuce, salmon, and tomato; drizzle with the lime cream sauce.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat24 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium620 mg

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