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Grilled Spicy Blackened Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Grilled Spicy Blackened Salmon Tacos are grilled to perfection with a delicious spicy crust. They get topped with a fresh grilled pineapple avocado salsa. These tacos are fresh and light and the flavors are out of this world!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
Keyword: blackened salmon tacos, salmon tacos
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

  • 4-5 pineapple spears
  • 2 chopped Roma tomatoes
  • ½ chopped red onion
  • 2 diced avocados
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 juiced lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • flour tortillas for serving

Instructions

Salmon

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Arrange 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets on a cedar plank and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano. Mix to combine and rub the seasonings on the salmon fillets.
  • Place the salmon on the grill and grill for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked though out and edges are slightly brown.

Pineapple Salsa

  • Place 4-5 pineapple spears on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they slightly char. Remove from the grill and chop and add to a medium sized bowl. Add 2 chopped Roma tomatoes, ½ chopped red onion, 2 diced avocados, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 juiced lime, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the tacos with flour tortillas for serving and flake the salmon into pieces. Top with pineapple salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 1705mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 92g | Vitamin A: 2467IU | Vitamin C: 454mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 4mg

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