Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Cream
Makes 6 servings
1½ to 2 pounds side of salmon filet, skin on
1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ teaspoon coarse-ground pepper.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
12 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
Garnish
Avocado crema, recipe follows
Shredded cabbage
Pickled onions
Pickled jalapenos
Lime wedges
Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill to about
375 degrees F.
Lightly coat a large piece of aluminum foil big enough to enclose the salmon with cooking spray; place the salmon on the foil. Mix the chili powder, salt, lime zest, and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Combine the butter and 1 tablespoon lime juice and brush over the salmon. Sprinkle with the chili seasoning. Fold the sides of the aluminum foil up and over the top of the salmon until it is completely enclosed, forming a sealed packet.
Carefully place the wrapped salmon onto the grill. Close the lid and cook until the salmon is just cooked through at the thickest part, about 15 minutes. Lift the lid and carefully open the foil so that the top of the fish is completely uncovered (be careful of hot steam). Close the grill and continue cooking until the fish is cooked through completely, about 3 additional minutes. Do not overcook. Transfer the foil packet to a baking sheet. Flake the salmon into large chunks.
Heat the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds.
To serve, place 2 tortillas on each plate. Place a dollop of avocado crema in the center of each tortilla, top with salmon chunks, cabbage, onion, and jalapeno. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the taco. Fold the tortillas and serve warm.