crispy cajun buffalo salmon tacos
A lil bit spicy, a lil bit crunchy, a whole lotta bit tasty.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cabbage slaw
- 1 large avocado, mashed
- chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
cilantro ranch
- 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Whisk together the smoked paprika, oregano, garlic, onion, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Toss the salmon cubes with the spice mixture and the buffalo sauce until fully coated. Marinate at room temperate while you prepare the tortillas.
- Roll up three long logs of aluminum foil about 1 inch wide and 2 inches deep. You may need multiple sheets of foil. Set on a large baking sheet.
- Microwave the tortillas under damp paper towels for 30 seconds until pliable. Drape over the foil logs and spray with olive oil. Bake 8-10 minutes, watching closely, until crisp and golden. Set aside.
- Discard the foil and, on the same baking sheet, spread the salmon and marinade. Roast for 8 minutes, then turn up the broiler and roast an additional 3-4 minutes until crispy and baked to your desired doneness.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients for the ranch and blitz until smooth. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time, as desired, to reach a consistency you like.
- Stack the tacos with cilantro slaw, then add 3-4 pieces of salmon to each. Top with mashed avocado and cilantro, and drizzle with ranch. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
Notes
*To store: Salmon keeps well covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Tortillas will stay crisp up to 3 days if sealed in an airtight container or bag at room temperature. They may last a day or two longer if you don't live in shitpot humid Florida like I do.