Salmon Taco Bowls

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This is not your typical taco bowl!

We love a good taco bowl, so when we saw @themindfulhapa‘s twist on the traditional taco bowl, we knew it was something we wanted to try! Her salmon taco bowl is served with pickled red onion, corn relish, avocado, cilantro, and a chipotle lime yogurt sauce. This hearty dish is not only packed with flavor, but it’s also nutrient-dense, making it a perfect weeknight meal!

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Salmon Taco Bowls

Author The Mindful Hapa

Ingredients

Seared Salmon

4 5-6oz salmon filets
1½ tbsp taco seasoning
1 lime, zest
1-2 tbsp avocado oil

Fresh Corn Salsa

4 ears fresh white corn, shucked
⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp olive oil
1 lime, juiced
½ tsp kosher salt

Chipotle Lime Sauce

½ cup full fat greek yogurt
2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo (or something similar)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Taco Bowl Assembly

Rice (Casey suggests cilantro rice)
pickled red onion
1-2 avocados, cubed
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

Seared Salmon

To a small bowl, stir together 1.5 tbsp taco seasoning and zest from 1 lime.
Sprinkle seasoning over salmon filets and use fingers to rub spice mixture into salmon, ensuring it is evenly distributed on all sides. Drizzle salmon filets with 1 - 2 tbsp of avocado oil.
Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp avocado oil once hot. Add salmon filets skin side up (making sure they are not overcrowded), and let cook until browned, 3-4 minutes, covering the pan. Flip and cover again, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until filets are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Fresh Corn Salsa

Slice kernels off of shucked corn cob and add to a medium bowl.
To the same bowl, add diced red onion, cilantro, salt, lime juice, and olive oil. Stir until evenly combined. Set aside.

Chipotle Lime Sauce

To a small bowl add all ingredients for the sauce. Stir together until evenly combined. Set aside.

Taco Bowl Assembly

To each plate, add cilantro rice and a salmon filet. Top each plate with quick-pickled red onions, fresh corn salsa, and drizzle with chipotle lime sauce.
Garnish with sliced avocado and finely chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

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Recipe shared from @theminfulhapa