Seriously. I feel like I cook some sort of Mexican inspired food quite frequently, we might as well live there. We actually did discuss this briefly on our honeymoon, after we were sold some Cuban cigars by an American expat living in Cancun. Of course, we will likely spend the rest of our lives in Boston, complaining about its weather, the college students that invade our fair city every September – May, and the joys of being moderate (me) and conservative (husband) independents in a city full of liberals.
Also, I almost gave everyone at poker salmonella, as I definitely undercooked some fried chicken. In my defense, the damn chicken was only about 1/3″ thick and 1.5″ wide; it was the damn beer batter that took so long! We shoved it in the oven and all was well. Also, note to self: Cap’n Crunch chicken is not worth the effort.
Anyway, back to me. Er.. back to the topic, I mean. Riiiiight. I made more tacos and they were delicious. Next, I really need to make my own tortillas, but I’m not going to drive myself crazy in making anything labor intensive until I know for sure whether or not I have to pack up my whole kitchen.
Since the husband would probably eat salmon every day if I let him/we could afford it, I decided to try making salmon tacos instead of the normal white fish variety you see everywhere. Man, these are good. Good enough for me to reconsider my indifferent response to salmon and say we should make these often. And to prove that point, I even bought more salmon when I went to Trader Joe’s last week.
Salmon Tacos
1lb salmon, cut into 6 fillets
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 flour or corn tortillas
Salsa, optional
Sour cream, optional
Shredded cabbage, optional
Preheat oven to 250 F. Mix together the spices. Lightly coat the top of the salmon fillets with olive oil, then dredge in the spice mixture [I realized I should have done this after the fact; what I did was just sprinkle the spices over the salmon]. Place tortillas in the oven to heat, wrapped in foil. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, then add the salmon and cook 3 – 4 minutes on each side. Once the salmon is done, remove from the pan. Remove tortillas from the oven, place a salmon fillet in each of the tortillas and use the toppings of your choice.
Personally, I like cabbage, sour cream [with lime juice] and salsa on mine. My in-laws got me a great little food processor for Christmas, so I made up a really quick salsa to go with the tacos that was pretty good. I would have used the pictures with the sour cream, but… it didn’t so much drizzle as plop onto the tacos and this is a family blog. If you know what I mean. Enjoy!
Oh nice, that looks awesome! So wait, have you tried Fruity Pebbles chicken?
I think Fruity Pebbles chicken might be pushing it too far even for me.
I cook alot of Mexican too!!
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Ooh, your salsa looks great!
I did move to Mexico and have done very well learning to make local dishes. What fun and what flavor. Some days I’m surprised by butt is not the size of a house…but I just can’t help myself.
I know, it’s so delicious! I’m envious of you living there!
Mmm, looks delicious. I love making fish tacos. I, too, wonder why I don’t just move to Mexico. I love eating Mexican food and try to cook it as often as possible!
I love it too! I need to try to make different dishes.
Yum! Don’t move to Mexico … move to Texas and visit Mexico.
If only! We’re about to buy a house in Boston, so I don’t think that’s a viable option. Visiting Mexico, on the other hand, yes!
I never even thought of making fish tacos. I am not the best cook in the world and always seem to make the same things. I will defiantly give this a try as my kids love tacos and my husband loves Salmon.
They’re super easy! You can also use a white fish, or flake the salmon before putting it in the taco. Shrimp tacos are also awesome.
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Thanks!
Mmmm. Looks absolutely delicious. I love fish and seafood.
I love it too! I need to cook it more. I think my big problem is that I feel like I always have to DO something with it, when just grilling it with a spice rub would probably be enough most times.
I don’t typically cook anything mexican, but I love salmon and I think my family would love this. May be one to try – after Spring Break.
I think you could probably do a lot of other things with this basic format – wrap sandwiches would work really well!
Loved this! Had fish tacos last night myself!
I live in mexico…in a place called SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, filled with expats and its gorgeous, cheaper, brighter and totally fit for your food and consevarive husband come down and visit and you won’t regret it. One of the best cullanary expieriences ever! PLUS its cheap here–Your blog is funny and I enjoyed reading it!
Good luck someday see you here!
Google San Miguel de allende and you will see what I mean.
Oh my goodness. I did just Google it and WOW. I would love to visit. I’ll have to start working on the husband; we’re due for a vacation the end of this year or the beginning of next! Thanks for the tip.
U mm delicious,thanks for the Salmon Tacos recipe. As you probably know, salmon is loaded with omega 3 fish oil.
My wife and I lived in Mexico for sometime and we really miss the food. Good that we have a lot of Mexican friends here in the US. We get to eat authentic Mexican dish once in a while. My favorite is carne asada, fish tacos, and the salsas!
I need to try to make carne asada soon!
Wow, that looks amazing! I live in San Antonio, Texas where we have access to amazing mexican food on a daily basis and this makes even the most jaded mouth water!
Thank you!!
I’ll been to Mexico many times. Love it. My favorite Mexican dish is simple….cheese enchilada’s:)
Need to make them again soon.
Dishes look amazing!
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Enchiladas are another thing I want to try and make!
Im gona ask my wife to make some of those they look greATT
Now you’ve got me missing all the mexican food I had during my 1 month visit there…
Wow, a month long visit would be amazing.