Spicy Salmon Tacos
Lunch, DinnerThese tacos are packed with flavour, from the sweet and tangy pineapple salsa to the salty, savoury salmon. This recipe provides a combination of healthy fats, carbohydrates and protein that lend to a perfect pre and post-workout meal option.
Calories511kcal
Carbs46g
Protein30.7g
Fats22.5g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This recipe has such a broad range of benefits that can help you recover from a high-intensity training or competition and even support recovery from injury. Omega-3, a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid(PUFA's), present in salmon, has shown to be a natural anti-inflammatory which may help improve joint pain caused by inflammation.
Health Benefits
This is a good example of a mixed meal, containing a good source of all three macronutrients. It would be a great one to add to your meal plan on a day when you are prioritising protein intake, healthy fat intake and immune supporting nutrients such as omega-3, Vitamin C, and Zinc. Omega-3 fatty acids have shown to lower both cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body. Furthermore, greek yoghurt provides natural probiotics that support gut flora balance and digestive system health.
Expert Tips
If you're not the biggest fan of fish, why not try chicken or minced beef inside the tacos instead!
Equipment
- Air fryer/Oven
- Non-stick pan
- Large Chopping Board
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon Darnes (skinless and chopped into cubes)
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Avocado (peeled and sliced)
- 100 g Lettuce (washed and chopped finely)
- 8 Mini Tortilla Wraps
- 2 tbsp 0% Fat Greek Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Siracha Sauce
For The Salsa:
- 100 g Pineapple (diced into small cubes)
- 7 Cherry Tomatoes (diced into small cubes)
- 100 g Sweetcorn
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- ¼ tsp Rock Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Servings
Instructions
- To prepare the salsa, first wash your pineapple, cherry tomatoes and drain the sweetcorn.
- Chop the pineapple and cherry tomatoes into small cubes. Add both into a bowl with the sweetcorn, salt, pepper and lime juice.
- Mix everything together and leave to the side.
- Wash the lettuce, dry and chop it up finely. Peel your avocado and slice into thin strips.
- Once all fillings are prepared, move onto seasoning the salmon. Place cubed salmon pieces, honey, paprika and garlic powder into a bowl.
- Make sure all salmon pieces are covered in seasoning and transfer them to an air fryer/ oven tray lined with tinfoil.
- Cook the salmon for 5 mins. Take the tray out and turn the pieces and cook for a further 2 mins or until fully cooked through.
- When the salmon is cooked, you can heat your tortilla wraps on a clean, non-stick pan for 1 minute either side.
- To assemble the taco, first add lettuce onto the wrap, then salsa, avocado and salmon.
- For the spicy sauce, simply mix the greek yoghurt and siracha together in a bowl.
- Add a drizzle of the sauce on top of the tacos and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 30.7gFat: 22.5gSaturated Fat: 5.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.6gTrans Fat: 0.0002gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 388mgPotassium: 834mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 11.2gVitamin A: 81ugVitamin C: 29.5mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.1mg
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