Tacos de salmón cajún con aguacate machacado

Ingredientes

• 500 g (1lb) salmon
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 ripe avocados
• juice of 1 lime
• salt and pepper (to taste )
• taco shells / tortillas (warmed)
• slaw (Use any store-bought slaw mix or use shredded cabbage )
• fresh coriander/cilantro
• lime wedges
• fresh chillies (chopped )

Preparación

1. 1

   Combine all the spices in a bowl and mix well.

2. 2

   Brush the salmon with melted butter then sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon and make sure all sides are covered completely.

3. 3

   Heat a large pan over medium high heat then add the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the salmon is blackened and cooked to your preference.

4. 4

   Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Scoop the avocado flesh from the skins and place in a bowl. Season generously with lime juices, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork then set aside.

6. 6

   Warm tortillas over an open flame (the flame from your gas stove works well) or in a hot pan.

7. 7

   Add a smear of avocado to each tortilla then top with flaked salmon, some slaw, fresh coriander/cilantro and chillies. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.