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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Recipe: Avocado Salad

"Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments." - Bethenny Frankel

Now that Spring is officially underway I'm opting for lighter meal options! I'm constantly on the go, so it's great when I can whip up something quickly. A nice light salad that is super easy to prepare totally wins in my book.

Today I'm sharing one of my favorite salads just in time for the warmer months ahead.

What you'll need:

  • Arugula
  • Avocado
  • Lemon or Lemon Juice
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato
  • Olive Oil
  • Cracked Pepper
  • Uncured Bacon (optional)

Step 1: Get 1 or 2 cups of arugula and place them in a bowl or on a plate.

Tip: If you prefer to have a few bacon pieces in your salad then slice a few pieces. Take the small pieces and begin frying them while you prep the veggies!

Step 2: Now it is time for your vegetables! Begin dicing a tomato into small cubes. Next, slice about 6 pieces of cucumber - I prefer mine thin! Lastly, the star of the show - avocado. Slice several wedges of avocado to add to your salad. Once the vegetables are chopped and diced, begin placing them on the plate or bowl.

Step 3: Next, make your olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. Mix lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of oil together. I like to add a dash of cracked pepper to taste. Once, completed add the vinaigrette on top of the salad.

Tip: I typically use half of a lemon for the vinaigrette.

Step 4: Lastly, if you decided to add the bacon to your salad, go ahead and ensure your bits are cooked thoroughly. Then, add the bacon to your dish! Also, add a little cracked black pepper to top it off if you'd like.

Step 5: Enjoy! 

XO, Analise

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