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Grilled BBQ Salmon Tacos with Watermelon Corn Salsa

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  • Yield: 8 tacos (4 servings)
  • Prep Time:15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 Frescados Fajita Tortillas, warmed
  • 8 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz. each)
  • 1 cup diced seedless watermelon
  • 1 cup grilled corn kernels
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup lime juice, divided
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp each chili powder and cumin
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Preperation

In bowl, combine watermelon, corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, 1/3 cup lime juice and 1/2 tsp salt. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grates well. Whisk together lime zest, remaining lime juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, remaining salt and pepper; brush all over salmon.

Place salmon on grill, skin side up. Grill, turning once, for 8 to 10 minutes or until grill-marked and fish is cooked and just starts to flake when tested with fork. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove skin from salmon; using fork, flake into large chunks. Assemble salmon and salsa in warm tortillas.