Blackened Salmon Tacos

Flaky, spicy blackened salmon served in warm tortillas with a zesty black bean salad and creamy avocado.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $5.18/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• spicy
• healthy
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 pound salmon fillet (skin on or off)
• 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cup water
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, plus more for garnish)
• 1 lime (half juiced, half cut into wedges)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 cup Roma tomato (chopped)
• 0.25 cup red onion (chopped)
• 1 avocado (diced)
• 8 tortillas (small)
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice from the lime half. Keep warm.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry. Season generously on all sides with 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place salmon fillets, seasoned side down.
4. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the salmon is flaky and cooked through. Remove from skillet and flake into large pieces using a fork.
5. While salmon cooks, prepare the black bean salad: In a medium bowl, combine 1 can rinsed black beans, 1/2 cup chopped Roma tomato, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Mix well.
6. Warm tortillas according to package directions (microwave, dry skillet, or oven).
7. To assemble the tacos, fill warm tortillas with cilantro lime rice, flaked blackened salmon, black bean salad, and diced avocado. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

To boost the 'bold' flavor, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne to your blackening seasoning, or a dash of hot sauce when serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 595
• Protein: 37.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 65.8 g
• Fat: 20.3 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sodium: 765 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
• Sugar: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 75 mg