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Seared Salmon Tacos with Asparagus Scallion Salsa (Gluten Free, Low Carb)

04/25/2017 44 Comments

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Seared salmon with asparagus- scallion salsa and a drizzle of lime yogurt makes these Fish Tacos amazingly delicious. Ditch the tortillas and wrap in lettuce to keep it low carb.

Seared Salmon Tacos (Low Carb, Gluten Free)Seared salmon with asparagus- scallion salsa and a drizzle of lime yogurt makes these Fish Tacos amazingly delicious. Ditch the tortillas and wrap in lettuce to keep it Low Carb. #lowcarb #glutenfree

This post is in partnership with Sun Basket, opinions and photography are my own. Thank you for supporting companies I believe in. 

What’s better than seared salmon?  Seared salmon tacos! These tacos are loaded with so much flavor it’s hard to not like them. Quick pickled cabbage adds tang, while the browned asparagus and scallion salsa add wholesome veggies.

The star of the dish is inevitably the pan-seared wild salmon but when you drizzle all these goodies with lime yogurt and top with roasted pumpkin seeds, the tacos become out of this world delicious.

This recipe has been generously provided to you by Sun Basket and flawlessly created by their executive chef Justine Kelly.

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Seared Salmon Tacos (Low Carb, Gluten Free)Seared salmon with asparagus- scallion salsa and a drizzle of lime yogurt makes these Fish Tacos amazingly delicious. Ditch the tortillas and wrap in lettuce to keep it Low Carb. #lowcarb #glutenfree

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Seared Salmon Tacos with Asparagus Scallion Salsa

Seared Salmon Tacos (Low Carb, GAPS, Gluten Free)Seared salmon with asparagus- scallion salsa and a drizzle of lime yogurt makes these Fish Tacos amazingly delicious. Ditch the tortillas and wrap in lettuce to keep it Low Carb and GAPS compliant. #GAPS #glutenfree #fishtacos
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Seared Salmon Tacos with Asparagus Scallion Salsa (Low Carb, Gluten Free)

Pan-seared salmon with quick-brined cabbage, unique salsa, and lime yogurt makes a delicious taco! Lettuce wrap it to keep it grain free or use your favorite tortilla. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Low Carb, Nut Free, Primal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 139kcal
Author Anya @ Prepare & Nourish

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound Savoy cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons quick-pickle brine (rice vinegar + maple syrup)
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup asparagus (4-6 spears) chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 6-oz skin-on salmon fillets
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 6 lettuce wraps or corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Quick Pickled Cabbage

  • Cut away any core from the cabbage; cut the cabbage into thin strips. In a small bowl, stir together cabbage and quick pickle brine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Prep and Cook the Salsa

  • Trim the root ends from the scallions; thinly slice. Snap off the woody ends from asparagus. 
  • In a medium frying pan over medium heat, warm 1-2 tablespoons oil. Add chopped scallions and asparagus and cook, stirring once, until tender and lightly charred (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Remove from pan and place in a small bowl. Add cilantro and 1 teaspoon oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Set aside.

Cook the Salmon

  • Pat the salmon dry with paper towel; season generously with salt and pepper.
  • In the same pan used for vegetables, warm 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Add salmon, skin side down, and cook until the skin is browned and crisp (4-5 minutes).
  • Turn and cook until flesh is opaque and flaky (2-3 minutes). Transfer to a plate, and flake the salmon into bite-size pieces using a fork. Discard the skin if desired.

Make Lime Yogurt

  • Juice half of the lime and stir together with yogurt. Season with salt to taste. Reserve the remaining lime half for garnish.

Warm tortillas on stovetop directly over flame or on pan just until pliable and warmed through. Or prepare large lettuce leaves if desired.

    Serve

    • Transfer tortillas to individual plates and fill with pickled cabbage, salmon, asparagus-scallion salsa. Top with lime yogurt and pumpkin seeds; serve with the lime wedges.

    Notes

    | Nutrition Information Disclaimer | Nutrition calculated using butter lettuce wraps. Use corn tortillas or other gluten-free tortillas if desired, but please note your nutritional information will change.
    Use coconut yogurt to make this dairy free. Use lettuce leaves to make these tacos Whole30 and Paleo.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2205IU | Vitamin C: 31.3mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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    Seared Salmon Tacos (Low Carb, Gluten Free)Seared salmon with asparagus- scallion salsa and a drizzle of lime yogurt makes these Fish Tacos amazingly delicious. Ditch the tortillas and wrap in lettuce to keep it Low Carb. #lowcarb #glutenfree

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    Comments

    1. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival

      04/26/2017 at

      Those tacos look amazing! I have never heard of Sun Basket but that is beautiful, original recipe that my family would love!

      Reply
      • Anya

        04/27/2017 at

        Yes, I love that it’s so unique but full of amazing flavor.

        Reply
    2. Sandi G

      04/26/2017 at

      This looks delicious. We don’t have this store nearby, but it sounds great.

      Reply
      • Anya

        04/27/2017 at

        SunBasket is an online meal kit service. They are not found in stores, Sandi. Hope that helps.

        Reply
    3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      04/26/2017 at

      This looks so delicious! I love salmon tacos!! And that drizzle, mmmmmmmmmm. Only change I would do is change the corn tortillas to flour and I’ll be in business!

      Reply
      • Anya

        04/27/2017 at

        Thanks Elaine. Yes, flour tortillas would work just as well if you’re not gluten free. 🙂

        Reply
    4. maria clsoethome

      04/26/2017 at

      I have never thought to make fish tacos with salmon. What a yummy cinco de mayo recipe too.

      Reply
      • Anya

        04/27/2017 at

        It’s unique and delicious – hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    5. Jeannie

      04/26/2017 at

      This looks like a great recipe to try for my family! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Anya

        04/27/2017 at

        Thanks Jeannie. Hope you like it!

        Reply
    6. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

      05/01/2017 at

      These tacos sound delicious! We LOVE salmon in our home, such a great idea to pair it with the asparagus. Love that creamy yogurt drizzle too. Sun Basket is awesome!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/02/2017 at

        Agreed Emily! I love everything about these tacos.

        Reply
    7. Raia Todd

      05/01/2017 at

      Oh, these sound so delicious! I LOVE salmon, and I LOVE fish tacos! I wish I had some to devour right now!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/02/2017 at

        These would be demolished in seconds! Yumm indeed!

        Reply
    8. Linda Spiker

      05/01/2017 at

      Yum! So delicious. And I love Sun Basket! Great service!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/02/2017 at

        Thanks Linda for introducing me to SunBasket. They are awesome!

        Reply
    9. Joni Gomes

      05/01/2017 at

      Cannot wait for Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo! Salmon and asparagus is such a good idea!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/02/2017 at

        Those two are so good together! Thanks Joni.

        Reply
    10. Corrine

      05/01/2017 at

      These tacos sound wonderful! Love that yogurt dressing on top!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/02/2017 at

        Thank you Corrine. The yogurt dressing is divine!

        Reply
    11. Renee

      05/01/2017 at

      Scallion salsa – I think I found my new love language! YUM! This looks great, and our farmer’s markets are just now starting to open this weekend – I anticipate loads of Michigan asparagus so I will have to try this!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/02/2017 at

        Love this time of year, partly because of asparagus. So good!

        Reply
    12. Jo Romero

      05/02/2017 at

      My kids love salmon! This is a brilliant idea for them for a weeknight meal. Great post, thank you!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/03/2017 at

        This recipe is kid-friendly too! Mine loved it!

        Reply
    13. Allison Wojtowecz

      05/02/2017 at

      Daaaang these tacos are loaded! Love how easy they are!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/03/2017 at

        Loaded and easy. Two of my favorite words that describe food. 😉

        Reply
    14. Irena Macri

      05/02/2017 at

      That salsa and yoghurt combo is to die for! Scallions just belong in salsa! I can’t wait to try these. xx

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/03/2017 at

        Hope you enjoy them, Irena. 🙂

        Reply
    15. Michele Spring

      05/03/2017 at

      These look really good! I have to check Sunbasket out – sounds like a service I could easily recommend to my readers who are always looking for healthy but quick options.

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/03/2017 at

        Yes, I love SunBasket. Makes meal time so easy.

        Reply
    16. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      05/03/2017 at

      There are so many of my favorite ingredients going on here! There’s definitely nothing better than seared salmon, and I love the addition of pumpkin seeds on top!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/03/2017 at

        I agree – those toasted pumpkin seeds are awesome!

        Reply
    17. ChihYu

      05/04/2017 at

      This is so simple and delicious ! My kind of meal !

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/05/2017 at

        Who doesn’t like simple and delicious!

        Reply
    18. Stacey Crawford

      05/06/2017 at

      These look so delicious! I never thought of using salmon in a taco before. Great idea 🙂

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/06/2017 at

        Salmon is great in tacos! So good!!

        Reply
    19. Cristina Curp

      05/06/2017 at

      Love these perfectly SPRING tacos! Yum!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/06/2017 at

        Thanks Cristina – us too!

        Reply
    20. Jessica DeMay

      05/06/2017 at

      Salmon tacos- I love this idea! They look light and fresh and perfect for spring!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/06/2017 at

        Thank you Jessica. They’re delicious!

        Reply
    21. Kendra Cardoza

      05/17/2017 at

      I love me some tacos! I’m looking forward to making these!

      Reply
      • Anya

        05/18/2017 at

        Thanks Kendra. Enjoy!

        Reply
    22. Orleatha at 20 Dishes

      08/30/2017 at

      Salmon is my fave fish! Great brain food too 🙂

      Reply

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