Alaska Salmon Chile-Citrus Tacos
Recipe courtesy Alaska Seafood
(www.alaskaseafood.org)
Makes 4 servings
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 Serrano chile, seeded and chopped
2 T. olive oil, divided
2 T. water
2 T. frozen orange juice concentrate
4 Alaska Salmon fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 small (6 to 7-in.) flour tortillas, warmed
2 large, navel oranges, peeled, pithed and segmented
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion
1 c. fresh cilantro leaves
The Chile-Citrus Sauce
Combine garlic, chile and 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy nonstick skillet. Sauté over
medium heat until garlic and chile are soft. Remove pan from heat; place garlic and chile in a small bowl. When cool, add water and juice concentrate; blend.
The Salmon
Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of salmon with remaining oil. Place fillets in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep fish from sticking. Turn fillets over and season with salt and pepper. Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen salmon or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Remove skin, if any, and break into large chunks.
To serve: Divide salmon among tortillas. Top with 2 to 3 orange slices, 1 tablespoon red onion slices, 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves and ½ tablespoon chile-citrus sauce.