Monday 28 January 2008

Another Weeknight Recipe - Surprise Salmon Tacos


Week 2 of the birthday resolution inspired eating healthier and making life easier by organizing and planning meals. Thought I'd share with you another hit recipe adapted from one I found on the cooking light website. If you're like me, you think sweet potatoes are groovy but can never think of anything to do with them other than to mash em up. This a surprisingly easy and delicious way to enjoy them.

To get started mix up the following marinade and drench the salmon in half of it while you chop up the veg.
3 tbsp olive oil
juice from 2 limes
1 tsp chopped garlic (from a jar)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
Chop up a zucchini (courgette in British), red onion, a peeled sweet potato and a couple of seeded chipotle peppers. My mom sent over a can of chipotles last autumn and I froze what I didn't use the first time in ziploc bags, very convenient. Add all the veg to a bowl and pour the remaining marinade over the mixture and toss well.
Spread the veggies out in a single layer on a baking tray and pop them in the oven at 425 F for 10 minutes and then add the salmon for another 7 to 10 minutes. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork - it shouldn't take long at this temperature and again don't overcook your fish!

Break the salmon up into smaller pieces and add the entire mixture to a pair of warm soft flour tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, sour cream (creme fraicshe) and cilantro (corriander). Yum.

And for dessert....

Kiwi and Cantaloupe!

No comments: