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Chipotle Lime Salmon Tacos with Corn Avocado Peach Salsa & Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Enjoy flavorful salmon tacos topped with fresh fruit salsa and a spicy cilantro yogurt sauce for a vibrant, healthy meal.

Ingredients

For the salmon

  • 1 pound salmon, cut into 1 inch cubes and skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • ½ lime juice
  • 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
  • ¾ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper

For the avocado peach salsa

  • 1 medium ripe but still slightly firm peach, diced
  • 1 ripe but still slightly firm large avocado, diced
  • 1 large ear corn, kernels cut off (about ¾ cup corn)
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • ½ jalapeño seeded and diced (reserve other half for slicing and garnishing)
  • 1 tablespoon finely diced cilantro
  • ½ small lime juice

Salt & freshly ground black pepper

  • to taste Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the sauce

  • Spicy cilantro yogurt sauce Spicy cilantro yogurt sauce

For serving

  • 8 soft corn tortillas soft corn tortillas
  • Extra thinly sliced jalapenos (for garnish)
  • Extra cilantro (for garnish)
  • Shredded red cabbage (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Make your cilantro yogurt sauce. Set aside in the fridge.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix salmon with oil, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, spices, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Prepare the avocado peach salsa by combining all ingredients. Chill until ready.
  • Char tortillas if desired, then assemble tacos with salmon, cabbage, salsa, jalapeños, and a drizzle of cilantro yogurt sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro and jalapeños. Serve.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salmon marinate briefly before baking.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Salmon