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Wild Sockeye Salmon Tacos

Cultural Context

Wild sockeye salmon tacos are a delightful blend of Mexican and Pacific Northwest flavors. Traditionally enjoyed during the summer months, these tacos celebrate the freshness of the salmon, often caught by local fishermen. The dish highlights simple, fresh ingredients, making it a popular choice for casual gatherings and outdoor barbecues. Today, salmon tacos have gained popularity beyond their origins, appearing on menus across North America and inspiring various creative adaptations.

MexicanCAmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups maseca
1.5 cups water
salmon
lemon
garlic
burnt butter
broccoli
carrot
corn
sour cream

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

wild sockeye salmon

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: farmed salmon

Trout is a healthier alternative with similar flavor.

chipotle sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Salsa offers a fresh flavor with fewer calories.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber and nutrients.

1

Make fresh corn tortillas by mixing 2 cups of maseca with 1.5 cups of water until the dough is not too dry or too watery.

2

Press the dough into tortillas using a tortilla press.

3

Cook the tortillas on a skillet for 30 seconds on one side, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds until they puff up and are cooked in the middle.

4

Prep the salmon by seasoning it with lemon and garlic, and adding a splash of burnt butter on top.

5

Bake the salmon in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes.

6

Prepare the toppings by mixing broccoli and carrot slaw.

7

Assemble the tacos by placing the baked salmon in the tortillas, then adding the broccoli and carrot slaw, corn, and sour cream.

8

Serve the tacos and enjoy them around the table.

Cooking Techniques

grillingflakingslicing

Equipment Needed

tortilla pressskilletoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Salmon TacosFish Tacos

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