Best Baja Salmon Avocado Recipes

Avocado Lime Salmon Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 oz skinless salmon
1 clove garlic, minced
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
1 avocado, chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On the prepared baking sheet, rub the salmon with the garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through.
Make the avocado topping: In a small bowl, gently mix together the avocado, red onion, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Don't overmix or you'll break down the avocado.
Spoon the avocado topping over the salmon.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 982 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 2 grams

Baja Fish Tacos With Fresh Avocado Cream and Cilantro Salsa image

Provided by gailanng

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 whole ripe avocado, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 tablespoon honey
1 small bunch cilantro
2 pinches kosher salt
1/4 cup water
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, divided
1 whole jalapeno, divided
1 small onions or 1/4 large onion
1 small bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
3 pinches kosher salt
6 tilapia fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 -2 tablespoon canola oil for coating fish
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil (for cooking)
1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 soft corn tortillas (or hard corn shells)

Steps:

For the Avocado Cream: Place all ingredients into a food processor and give it a whirl until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Good for one week refrigerated.
For the Salsa: Place half of canned tomatoes into food processor. Add half of the jalapeno, seeds and all. Add the rest of the salsa ingredients. Whirl until smooth. Taste. If you'd like more heat, add the rest of the jalapeno pepper and process until smooth. Pour into mixing bowl and add the rest of the canned tomatoes. Mix and taste. Season with more salt if necessary. Refrigerate up to two weeks.
For the Rub: Mix all rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Brush fish fillets with oil. Coat both sides of fish generously with the rub. Heat a non stick pan over medium-high heat with oil. Cook fish in the hot pan, do not crowd, for 4 minutes per side.
Remove from heat onto a platter, flake with a fork. Squeeze fresh lime juice over fish. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Wipe out fish pan and warm tortillas one minute per side in the pan and place into a bowl lined with a clean napkin or kitchen towel to keep warm.
Layer over warm tortilla; lettuce, tomato, cheese, fish, avocado cream, and salsa.

Baja Salmon Avocado image

Provided by AmyZoe

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 3/4 ounces salmon, drained and flaked (remove skin and bones)
2 avocados, halved
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon taco seasoning or 1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup white onion, chopped
2 -3 jalapenos, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped