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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
wild salmon
Japanese mayo
horseradish
red cabbage
red wine vinegar
chives
dill
2 large tomatoes
1 tsp baking powder
50 g rice flour
25 g plain flour
25 ml water
25 ml vodka
seaweed
lemon zest
tortillas
salt
char grilled limes
coriander

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

Prepare the garnishes: grate horseradish into Japanese mayo and mix.

2

Thinly slice red cabbage and pickle it in red wine vinegar.

3

Finely chop chives and dill, and dice two large tomatoes, then mix with herbs.

4

Make the batter by combining 1 tsp baking powder, 50 g rice flour, 25 g plain flour, 25 ml water, and 25 ml vodka, then add seaweed and lemon zest.

5

Cut the salmon into long strips and coat in the batter.

6

Heat oil and deep fry the battered salmon until cooked and crispy.

7

Drain the fried salmon and rinse the pickled cabbage.

8

Warm the tortillas and assemble the tacos with salmon, red cabbage, mayo, and coriander.

9

Add a pinch of salt and serve with char grilled limes.

Cooking Techniques

grillingflakingslicing

Equipment Needed

blenderfrying panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Salmon TacosFish Tacos

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