Wild Blueberry Salmon Tacos
Author: The Kilted Chef
Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Wild Blueberry Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh wild blueberries
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or queso fresco
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Salmon:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Grill the salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes, then flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Wild Blueberry Salsa:
- In a medium bowl, combine the wild blueberries, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
- Place a layer of shredded red cabbage on each tortilla.
- Top with flaked salmon, then spoon a generous amount of wild blueberry salsa over the top.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta or queso fresco.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.