Dry-Rubbed Salmon Tacos with Tomatillo-Avocado Slaw
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp finely ground coffee
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Two 8-ounce skinless, center-cut salmon fillets
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 2 tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 2 tbsps chopped cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and quartered
- 1 garlic clove
- 6 tbsps sour cream
- 1 ripe Hass avocado—halved, peeled and pitted
- 4 cups finely shredded red and green cabbages (12 ounces)
- 8 corn tortillas
- Hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving
Step 1
In a small bowl, stir the cumin with the chili powder, brown sugar and coffee. Season generously with salt and pepper. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and dredge them in the spice mixture.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, puree the tomatillos with the cilantro, jalapeño and garlic until smooth. Add the sour cream and process until smooth, then add the avocado and pulse until creamy. Transfer the dressing to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and toss to coat.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 300°. Preheat a grill pan. Lightly brush each tortilla with olive oil. Stack the tortillas and wrap them in foil. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, brush the grill pan with olive oil and grill the salmon fillets over high heat, turning once, until nearly cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer the salmon to a plate and flake with a fork.
Step 4
Fill the tortillas with the salmon. Top with the cabbage slaw and serve right away with the hot sauce and lime wedges.