Blackened Salmon Tacos with Labaneh Cilantro Crema
 
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Serves: 3
Ingredients
  • 3 Salmon Fillets
  • 3-5 tortillas
  • 1 cup arugula
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • ½ cup labaneh cheese
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon spicy paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ red onion, sliced thinly
Instructions
  1. For the crema add labaneh cheese, garlic, cilantro, ⅓ jalapeño, 1 lime juiced & zested, salt and pepper to a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside
  2. For the salmon, combine the spicy paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, cumin, chipotle powder, garlic, sugar, thyme, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and generously sprinkle the flesh of the salmon with the blackened seasoning, 1 lime juiced and ½ the oil. (You can let it marinate like this overnight in the fridge too).
  4. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
  5. Drizzle ½ the oil into the pan and place the salmon filets flesh side down into the skillet. Cook about 2-5 minutes total, turning half way through.
  6. The salmon is done when the thickest part feels firm. Once cooked remove the skin and flake off with a fork.
  7. To assemble the tacos, toast your tortillas and place arugula, salmon, labaneh crema sauce, jalapeños and sliced onions on top.
  8. Get into taco eating position and enjoy!
Recipe by at https://seriousspice.com/blackened-salmon-tacos-labaneh-crema/