Seared salmon with asparagus- scallion salsa and lime yogurt all wrapped up in gluten free tortillas gives tacos a new meaning. Ditch the tortillas and wrap in lettuce for total grain free deliciousness.
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What’s better than seared salmon? Seared salmon tacos, of course. 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.
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Seared Salmon Tacos with Asparagus Scallion Salsa
When pan-seared salmon and asparagus – scallion salsa are enveloped in a gluten free tortilla with lime yogurt drizzled atop, taste buds start dancing.
Seared Salmon Tacos with Asparagus Scallion Salsa
Pan-seared salmon with quick-brined cabbage, unique salsa, and lime yogurt makes a delicious taco!
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound Savoy cabbage
- 2 tablespoons quick-pickle brine (rice vinegar + maple syrup)
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup asparagus, chopped (approx. 4-6 spears)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 6-oz skin-on wild salmon fillets
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 6 gluten free tortillas
- 2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Make the pickled cabbage
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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
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Trim the root ends from the scallions; thinly slice. Snap off the woody ends from asparagus.
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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).
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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
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Pat the salmon dry with paper towel; season generously with salt and pepper.
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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).
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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
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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.
Serve
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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.
Recipe Notes
As always, you can swap the tortillas with butter lettuce leaves for a completely grain free meal.
Those tacos look amazing! I have never heard of Sun Basket but that is beautiful, original recipe that my family would love!
Yes, I love that it’s so unique but full of amazing flavor.
This looks delicious. We don’t have this store nearby, but it sounds great.
SunBasket is an online meal kit service. They are not found in stores, Sandi. Hope that helps.
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!
Thanks Elaine. Yes, flour tortillas would work just as well if you’re not gluten free. 🙂
I have never thought to make fish tacos with salmon. What a yummy cinco de mayo recipe too.
It’s unique and delicious – hope you enjoy it.
This looks like a great recipe to try for my family! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jeannie. Hope you like it!
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!
Agreed Emily! I love everything about these tacos.
Oh, these sound so delicious! I LOVE salmon, and I LOVE fish tacos! I wish I had some to devour right now!
These would be demolished in seconds! Yumm indeed!
Yum! So delicious. And I love Sun Basket! Great service!
Thanks Linda for introducing me to SunBasket. They are awesome!
Cannot wait for Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo! Salmon and asparagus is such a good idea!
Those two are so good together! Thanks Joni.
These tacos sound wonderful! Love that yogurt dressing on top!
Thank you Corrine. The yogurt dressing is divine!
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!
Love this time of year, partly because of asparagus. So good!
My kids love salmon! This is a brilliant idea for them for a weeknight meal. Great post, thank you!
This recipe is kid-friendly too! Mine loved it!
Daaaang these tacos are loaded! Love how easy they are!
Loaded and easy. Two of my favorite words that describe food. 😉
That salsa and yoghurt combo is to die for! Scallions just belong in salsa! I can’t wait to try these. xx
Hope you enjoy them, Irena. 🙂
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.
Yes, I love SunBasket. Makes meal time so easy.
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!
I agree – those toasted pumpkin seeds are awesome!
This is so simple and delicious ! My kind of meal !
Who doesn’t like simple and delicious!
These look so delicious! I never thought of using salmon in a taco before. Great idea 🙂
Salmon is great in tacos! So good!!
Love these perfectly SPRING tacos! Yum!
Thanks Cristina – us too!
Salmon tacos- I love this idea! They look light and fresh and perfect for spring!
Thank you Jessica. They’re delicious!
I love me some tacos! I’m looking forward to making these!
Thanks Kendra. Enjoy!
Salmon is my fave fish! Great brain food too 🙂