Baked Salmon Tacos + Avocado Slaw!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a similar creaminess with fewer calories.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Cod is a lean fish with a similar texture.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Lettuce wraps are lower in carbs, while corn tortillas are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Guacamole can be a more affordable option for flavor.

Start by making the avocado slaw. Grab a medium ripe avocado for the slaw dressing base.

Add Greek yogurt to the avocado for creaminess and protein.

Include hot sauce for spice, adjusting to taste.

Add lime zest and juice to the mixture, rolling the lime on the counter first for maximum juice extraction.

Mix the slaw ingredients together with a fork or spoon until chunky.

Drizzle olive oil into the slaw and stir again.

Grab bagged broccoli slaw as a shortcut for added veggies and fiber.

Add cilantro to the slaw, storing it in a drinking glass with a plastic bag over the top to keep it fresh.

Press plastic wrap over the slaw to prevent the avocado from browning.

Set the slaw aside to let the flavors meld.

Move on to the salmon. Use chipotle chili powder and garlic powder for seasoning.

Add more lime zest to the salmon.

Sprinkle salt over the salmon fillet.

Line a dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels for better texture.

Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and brush it evenly.

Sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon for flavor.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place the salmon in the oven and cook until done, checking with an instant-read thermometer for 145°F (63°C).

Once cooked, remove the salmon and let it rest before flaking into large pieces.

Warm corn or flour tortillas in the oven if desired.

Assemble the tacos by piling on the flaked salmon, then adding the creamy avocado slaw on top.

Crumble feta cheese over the assembled tacos for added flavor.

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