Sweet & Spicy Grilled Salmon Tacos with Creamy Salsa

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These grilled Salmon Tacos are quick and easy to make, with the perfect sweet, spicy smoky flavor. Drizzled with a spicy, creamy Vietnamese style salsa, these tacos can be on the table in under 30 minutes!

This is a sponsored post for Cedar Bay Grilling Company. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. 

Who doesn't love tacos? I mean, flavorful meat or seafood in a tortillas with some refreshing veggies and a nice, spicy salsa...how can you go wrong?

And these salmon tacos using Cedar planked salmon from Cedar Bay Grilling Company are just perfection. Grilling the fillets on a cedar plank, then serving them with shredded lettuce, slices of cool avocado, fresh onions and sliced peppers is just the thing the doctor ordered.

And to top it off, this delectable creamy, spicy, Vietnamese inspired salsa that will bring you to your knees. It's that good. I use this Vietnamese Salsa recipe and added a bit of extra spice and creaminess to come up with this incredible sauce - but this mango peach salsa is great on these as well.

You're welcome.

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• Why This Recipe Works
• Step By Step Instructions
• Expert Tips
• Serving Options
• More Awesome Taco Recipes
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Why This Recipe Works

1. Cedar planked salmon from Cedar Bay Grilling Company makes this recipe ultra easy and grill friendly - perfect for summer BBQs (more info below).
2. Tortillas are pan fried to lightly brown them on the outside and give them the perfect amount of chewiness, while still staying soft and pliable.
3. Sour cream is added directly to the salsa to make it super creamy with the perfect amount of tang.
4. Fresh veggies like shredded lettuce and cool avocado help to quell the heat from the salsa.
5. The spice level can be increased or decreased as desired.

Cedar Bay Grilling Company

Cedar Bay Grilling is located right on the Atlantic Ocean in Nova Scotia. They are committed to providing products with a gourmet feel, that are simple and easy to make at home. Since opening their door in 2009, they have received numerous awards, to include more recently the Seafood Excellence Awards in 2018.

Because the products come pre-seasoned, the home cook has minimal required effort to make a healthy, delicious meal. The salmon comes frozen on a cedar plank, which can then be thawed and cooked directly on the plank. It's SO easy and the salmon is super fresh and delicious tasting!

Learn more about Cedar Bay Grilling Company on their website at https://cedarbaygrilling.com. Connect with Cedar Bay on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter.

This product can be purchased at the following retailers: Kroger, Publix, Hannaford, Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Ralph’s, Giant, Giant eagle, Stop n Shop and Roche Bros.

Step By Step Instructions

If the salmon is still frozen, thaw it in the fridge overnight. Grill the salmon directly on the cedar plank on a 425 degree grill for 15-20 minutes (internal temperature of 145 degrees). Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.

Shred the salmon in chunks with a fork and set aide to make tacos.

How to Prepare Corn Tortillas

Place ¼ cup  the oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Fry the tortillas in batches about 1 minutes per side, until golden brown and pliable. You can do this while the salmon is cooking to save time.

Add the other half of the oil half way through the frying when oil has been used up. Store them in between damp paper towels to keep them moist before using them.

How to Make Salsa

Blend all ingredients together in a blender. Refrigerate until ready to serve. I like to make the salsa ahead of time so the tacos are easy to piece together.

Assembly Instructions

Build your tacos with the shredded lettuce, salmon, Serrano pepper, avocado, cilantro and drizzle them with creamy Vietnamese salsa.

Expert Tips

1. Be sure not to overcook the salmon - otherwise the fish will be dry. I typically only cook the fish for 15 minutes as I prefer it to be slightly undone in the middle (however, the safe internal temperature is 145 degrees).
2. Make the salsa spicier by adding an additional jalapeno pepper, or other hot pepper of your choice.
3. To make the salmon tacos milder, omit or reduce the amount of jalapeno in the salsa, as well as the fresh sliced Serrano peppers on the tacos.
4. Greek yogurt can be substituted for the sour cream if desired.
5. Tacos can also be served with traditional salsa.

Serving Options

• Blackened Shrimp Salad;
• Chips and Salsa - either from the store or make this super delicious Homemade Tomato Salsa;
• Mexican Pasta Salad or Instant Pot Spanish rice;
• Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Chili Lime Seasoning;
• Finish the meal off with Mexican Chocolate Shortbread Cookies or Strawberry Shortcake.

More Awesome Taco Recipes

• Pork Belly Tacos;
• Carne Asada Tacos from Dinner at the Zoo;
• Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos;
• Spicy Lamb Tacos;
• Spicy Pork Bulgolgi Tacos;
• Vietnamese Shrimp Tacos.

Did you make these Grilled Salmon Tacos? Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how they turned out!

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