Korean-Inspired Salmon Tacos with Spicy Gochujang Slaw is a delicious way to switch up your fish taco game!
PREP TIME:10minutes mins
COOK TIME:10minutes mins
MARINADE TIME:2hours hrs
TOTAL TIME:2hours hrs 20minutes mins
YIELD: 4 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound wild salmon fillet (cut in half)
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¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
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¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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3 cups tri-color coleslaw
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3 scallions (chopped)
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise ((I love Sir Kensington))
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3 teaspoons gochujang (or Sempio Gluten Free Korean Gochujang)
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8 6-inch corn tortillas
Instructions
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In a small measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, onion, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic and sesame seeds. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
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Set aside 2 tablespoons then place salmon in a shallow bowl or Tupperware container and add the rest of the marinade.
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Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. (If you don’t have time, you can let it marinade 20 minutes)
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In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, gochujang and 1 tablespoon water.
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Whisk to combine. Add the coleslaw and scallions and toss to combine.
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Heat a clean outdoor grill (make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled) or if cooking indoors an oiled grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Place salmon pieces, flesh side down, on the grill and cook 3-5 minutes (thinner fillets will cook quicker than a thicker piece), or until salmon easily releases from the grill and is nicely charred.
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Carefully flip with a spatula, top each piece with a tablespoon of reserved marinade and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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Set aside on a clean cutting board or plate.
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Meanwhile, heat the tortillas over an open flame, on the grill or microwave.
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Place 2 tortillas each on 4 plates.
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Using a spatula, break up the fish into pieces, sliding the spatula between the flesh and skin to remove the skin.
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Place a piece or 2 of salmon on each tortilla then top each with 1/3 cup slaw. Repeat with remaining fish and slaw. Serve immediately.
Notes
Variations: Try it with any white fish, cod or halibut also great. Or use shrimp instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos, Calories: 404kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 735mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g
– W-W Points: 7