GRILLED CHIPOTLE SALMON TACOS

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When fresh fish is available, I pull out my salmon taco recipe and fire up the grill. Try it with whitefish or mahi mahi, too. -Brenda Washnocok, Negaunee, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 chipotle peppers plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 pounds salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
SLAW:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
ASSEMBLY:
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • Place oil, citrus juices, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, soy sauce, garlic and oregano in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour half of the marinade into a 13x9-in. dish. Add salmon, skin side down. Turn fillets to coat both sides; refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. Reserve remaining marinade for basting fish., For slaw, in a large bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add cabbages, onion and cilantro; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Remove salmon from marinade; discard any remaining marinade in dish., Place salmon on a lightly oiled grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5 minutes. Spoon some of the reserved marinade over fish. Grill 4-6 minutes longer or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, basting occasionally with remaining marinade. , Break fish into bite-sized pieces, removing skin if desired. Serve in tortillas with slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dilmaya Gurung
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Grilled chipotle salmon tacos? Yes, please!


Anthony Arroyos
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Yana HD
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These tacos are amazing! I can't wait to make them again.


Jameel Alll Ahmed
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I thought the chipotle salmon tacos were just okay. I've had better.


Tyrone Small
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The chipotle salmon tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


SAMIR ALI
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These tacos were easy to make and turned out great! I used tilapia instead of salmon and it was still delicious.


Haseeb Chjatt
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I'm not a huge fan of fish tacos, but these were really good! The chipotle sauce added a nice smoky flavor to the salmon.


Prince Ripon
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The chipotle salmon tacos were delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the chipotle sauce was flavorful and had the perfect kick.


Asad Abbas
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I love the combination of chipotle and salmon. These tacos are a great way to enjoy both flavors.


Rana Raj kumar
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These tacos were a huge hit with my family! The chipotle salmon was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.