Recipe: Salmon Tacos

"Tacos are the perfect food." - Sophia Bush

Today I am sharing my favorite salmon taco recipe! They are so light and fresh, perfect for the warmer months ahead!

What You'll Need

  • Atlantic Salmon Filet 
  • Olive Oil
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Arugula or Shredded Lettuce
  • Cilantro
  • Corn
  • Red Cabbage
  • Lemon
  • Tomato
  • Avocado
  • Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Step 1: Prepare all of the veggies! Dice your tomatoes, chop your cilantro, red cabbage, and lettuce, and cut a few wedges of lemon or lime for added flavor. Also, you can grill your corn or prepare it on the stove top.

Tip: Slice up an avocado and throw that on your taco too!

Step 2: Heat your skillet for your salmon filet. Put the pan on medium to high heat, and add olive oil to the skillet. Place the salmon skin side down into the skillet, and add a little bit of lemon pepper seasoning (to taste). This will take about 5-7 minutes per side. Once the fish is cooked to your preference, remove the filet from the skillet and let it cool on a plate. Then, begin shredding and cutting up the salmon for the tacos.

Tip: You can also, oven bake your salmon. Turn your oven to 450 degrees. Please your filet skin side down and cook for 12-15 minutes.

Step 3: Now for the tortillas! In a heated skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and begin placing in the corn tortillas. Keep the tortillas in the skillet for about 30-60 seconds until browned. 

Step 4: It is time to build you tacos! Grab a tortilla, and put your veggies on the bottom, starting with the lettuce or arugula. Then add tomatoes, cilantro, corn, red cabbage, avocado, shredded salmon, and desired sauce. Drizzle some lemon juice on top too!

Tip: A cilantro lime sauce is always my go to for this yummy dish.

Step 5: Enjoy!

XO, Analise

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It's Really Lit

"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." - Eleanor Roosevelt 

I am really into candles - in fact maybe a tad bit obsessed. There is literally a candle in each room of my house, and I'm not ashamed of it. When we first moved into our home, G saw how many candles I put around the house, and he was a tad bit frightened. What can I say, candles are my thing!? Today I'm breaking down my top five favorite candles, and where you can buy them! ** Hint: these are also AMAZING gifts for anyone who loves a great candle :)

  1. LIT Brooklyn - Hands down this is one of my favorite candles in my collection. I've purchased several of these candles, and the quality is bar none! Not only are the candles amazing, but the customer service is extremely stellar. These candles will forever be in my stockpile! ** Bonus, not only is this company owned by a fantastic woman, but it's black owned! Fave Candle: 1989 (because, duh that's the year I was born in!)
  2. Diptyque - I love this brand and the quality of their candles. They smell amazing and are amazing. My best friend Alisha, bought me this candle as a birthday present one year, and it is my ultimate favorite. Fave Candle: Roses
  3. Voluspa - I stumbled upon these candles while I was creating gift baskets for my bridal party. These candles are amazing, and honestly I'm a fan of almost every scent! I found these candles in a local shop in Downtown Norfolk, as well as a major retailer. I'm very much a fan of this brand and their unique scents! Fave Candle: Crisp Champagne
  4. Bath & Body Works - Their partnership with White Barn is bar none. I absolutely love all of their scents. It also doesn't hurt that B&BW has amazing coupons and deals! The holiday scents are G's absolute favorite. He loves when the house smells like baked goods, even when I haven't made cookies in months! Fave Candle: Eucalyptus Mint
  5. Rewined - Last, but certainly not least ... this candle is a winner in my book. The glass holding these beautifully scented candles, are indeed wine bottles! All of their candles literally smell like an amazing glass of wine. I stumbled upon these candles at a winery, and bought several of them immediately. Then, I found them at a large retail store near my home and was hooked! I absolutely love these candles! Fave Candle: Rosé

What are some of your favorite candles?

XO, Analise