Salmon Tacos with Chunky Guacamole

Name: Salmon Tacos with Chunky Guacamole
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped; 2 avocados, peeled, chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 10 corn or flour tortillas (6 inch); 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage; Lime wedges

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 15
Servings 10

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Ingredients

Chunky Guacamole

2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Tacos

3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 corn or flour tortillas (6 inch)
2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
Lime wedges

Directions

1

In medium bowl, mix Chunky Guacamole ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
2

In small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Rub salmon fillets with lime juice mixture; let stand 15 minutes.
3

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Cook salmon fillets in oil 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once. Remove from heat; cut in serving-size pieces, removing and discarding skin.
4

Fill tortillas with salmon and cabbage. Serve with guacamole and lime wedges.

Expert Tips

tip 1
To grill salmon: Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place salmon, skin side down, over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork (do not turn salmon).

Nutrition Information

260 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 17g Protein, 18g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Taco

Calories: 260

Calories from Fat: 120

Total Fat: 13g; 20%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 13%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 45mg; 15%

Sodium: 450mg; 19%

Potassium: 590mg; 17%

Total Carbohydrate: 18g; 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 12%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 17g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%

Vitamin C: 15%; 15%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.