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

    Apr 25, 2017 · 45 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 (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

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

    Anya @ Prepare & Nourish
    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. 
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Low Carb, Nut Free, Primal
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 139 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ pound Savoy cabbage
    • 2 tablespoons quick-pickle brine (rice vinegar + maple syrup)
    • 2 scallions chopped
    • ¼ - ½ cup asparagus (4-6 spears) chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
    • 2 6-oz skin-on salmon fillets
    • 1 lime
    • ¼ 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
      Nutrition Information
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      Comments

      1. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says

        April 26, 2017 at 8:44 am

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          April 27, 2017 at 8:31 am

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

          Reply
      2. Sandi G says

        April 26, 2017 at 9:04 am

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          April 27, 2017 at 8:30 am

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

          Reply
      3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

        April 26, 2017 at 9:09 am

        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 says

          April 27, 2017 at 8:29 am

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

          Reply
      4. maria clsoethome says

        April 26, 2017 at 9:51 am

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          April 27, 2017 at 8:28 am

          It's unique and delicious - hope you enjoy it.

          Reply
      5. Jeannie says

        April 26, 2017 at 10:14 am

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          April 27, 2017 at 8:28 am

          Thanks Jeannie. Hope you like it!

          Reply
      6. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

        May 01, 2017 at 8:34 am

        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 says

          May 02, 2017 at 7:17 am

          Agreed Emily! I love everything about these tacos.

          Reply
      7. Raia Todd says

        May 01, 2017 at 9:01 am

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 02, 2017 at 7:16 am

          These would be demolished in seconds! Yumm indeed!

          Reply
      8. Linda Spiker says

        May 01, 2017 at 10:49 am

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 02, 2017 at 7:16 am

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

          Reply
      9. Joni Gomes says

        May 01, 2017 at 11:10 am

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 02, 2017 at 7:14 am

          Those two are so good together! Thanks Joni.

          Reply
      10. Corrine says

        May 01, 2017 at 2:49 pm

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 02, 2017 at 7:13 am

          Thank you Corrine. The yogurt dressing is divine!

          Reply
      11. Renee says

        May 01, 2017 at 4:16 pm

        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 says

          May 02, 2017 at 7:12 am

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

          Reply
      12. Jo Romero says

        May 02, 2017 at 12:15 pm

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 03, 2017 at 10:03 am

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

          Reply
      13. Allison Wojtowecz says

        May 02, 2017 at 12:27 pm

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 03, 2017 at 10:02 am

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

          Reply
      14. Irena Macri says

        May 02, 2017 at 1:42 pm

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 03, 2017 at 10:01 am

          Hope you enjoy them, Irena. 🙂

          Reply
      15. Michele Spring says

        May 03, 2017 at 7:19 am

        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 says

          May 03, 2017 at 9:59 am

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

          Reply
      16. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

        May 03, 2017 at 8:47 am

        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 says

          May 03, 2017 at 9:58 am

          I agree - those toasted pumpkin seeds are awesome!

          Reply
      17. ChihYu says

        May 04, 2017 at 7:48 pm

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 05, 2017 at 10:52 am

          Who doesn't like simple and delicious!

          Reply
      18. Stacey Crawford says

        May 06, 2017 at 8:33 am

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 06, 2017 at 7:24 pm

          Salmon is great in tacos! So good!!

          Reply
      19. Cristina Curp says

        May 06, 2017 at 10:44 am

        Love these perfectly SPRING tacos! Yum!

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 06, 2017 at 7:24 pm

          Thanks Cristina - us too!

          Reply
      20. Jessica DeMay says

        May 06, 2017 at 5:57 pm

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 06, 2017 at 7:23 pm

          Thank you Jessica. They're delicious!

          Reply
      21. Kendra Cardoza says

        May 17, 2017 at 5:58 pm

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

        Reply
        • Anya says

          May 18, 2017 at 8:03 am

          Thanks Kendra. Enjoy!

          Reply
      22. Orleatha at 20 Dishes says

        August 30, 2017 at 11:57 am

        Salmon is my fave fish! Great brain food too 🙂

        Reply

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