Salmon Tacos with Jalapeno Cream

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

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Ingredients:

1 ½ pounds fresh salmon
1 teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 6 -in tortillas
1 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, diced
pinch of salt

Instructions:

Combine chili powder, cumin, onion powder, paprika salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture over salmon. Cook salmon in olive oil in a preheated skillet.

Continue to cook salmon until no longer pink, about 4 minutes per side.

While salmon cooks, combine sour cream, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and salt in a bowl.

To serve, place salmon in a warmed tortilla and top with jalapeno cream. Serve with avocados and salsa if desired.

Serves 8

From lemonsforlulu.com