Cajun Butter Salmon Tacos Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

Cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-brand seasoning

Homemade blends can control salt and additives.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and high in protein.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: homemade tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs and calories.

Drizzle olive oil on salmon fillets and massage it in.

Season salmon fillets generously with Cajun seasoning.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 3 to 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Place salmon in the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until a nice crust forms.

Remove cooked salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Chop a medium onion and sauté it in the remaining butter in the skillet until translucent.

Toast flour tortillas until crispy and golden.

Chop the cooked salmon into cubes.

Fill the tortillas with salmon, sautéed onion, chopped tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.

Add sour cream on top (if available) before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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