Spiced Wild Salmon Tacos

Anyone who knows me well knows that I absolutely adore fish tacos. The first time I heard that there was such a thing, I couldn't imagine that they would be tasty! Fish in a taco? Just sounded weird. But that first taste of fish tacos made me a convert! That taco was a white fish (and probably fried!), but living in the Pacific Northwest prompts me to offer Spiced Wild Salmon Tacos.

Is WILD salmon imperative?

My answer is a resounding "Yes". Why? Wild salmon eats what it was created to eat which means it has more nutrition than farmed salmon and is naturally a deep color because of its diet. Farmed salmon is fed grains, given antibiotics, and injected with color. You can decide which you'd prefer! To help you learn more about sustainable seafood, visit SeafoodWatch.org. Also, download the app on your phone so that you can make more informed choices when shopping.

Just look at the color of that salmon! That's what fresh, wild salmon looks like! The spices compliment the salmon beautifully and are a homemade blend of cayenne, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

How should I cook Spiced Wild Salmon?

I have baked it, grilled it, and pan seared it ... all with lovely results. I usually decide how to cook it based on the weather and amount of effort I want to expend! My favorite is grilled on an alder plank! Alder planks are so very Northwest, but cedar planks are good, too.

To serve Spiced Wild Salmon Tacos, put some salmon on a warmed corn tortilla (homemade, if possible!), top with pico de gallo, tartar sauce, and shredded cabbage.

A serving option

I also love using Spiced Wild Salmon to make taco bowls with rice as the base and everything else on top. You can add beans if you like, but I prefer leaving them off. It's beautiful and delicious!

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