Easy Salmon Tacos with a Grapefruit Habanero Sauce
This post is sponsored by Winter Sweetz, but all opinions are 100% my own.
Fish tacos are one of my favorite weeknight dinners and these easy salmon tacos with a grapefruit habanero sauce do not disappoint. They are so perfect for any busy night of the week and are packed full of flavor. These salmon tacos get topped with crunchy pickled cabbage, creamy avocado, and to make them extra flavorful, they get drizzled with a grapefruit habanero sauce that is just out of this world. I partnered with my friends at Winter Sweetz to create this salmon taco recipe that you will be making on repeat throughout the whole year.
I used Winter Sweetz grapefruits as the base of this habanero sauce and the combination is just so good. If you love a spicy sweet sauce then this one’s for you and it’s not just for tacos. This sauce is amazing and will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks making it ideal for using on any dish that you love hot sauce on!
Winter Sweetz grapefruits are grown in Texas and are some of the sweetest and prettiest grapefruits that I have tasted making them perfect for snacking and also using in recipes just like this one. The fresh grapefruit flavor pairs so well with the smoky chili rubbed salmon, and the heat from the habanero peppers. You are going to love adding Winter Sweetz to your meal plan!
Salmon Taco Ingredients:
I love using fresh salmon here and rubbing it with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper to give it a smoky delicious flavor that pairs so well with the buttery mild salmon.
For the tortillas, you can choose to use corn or flour tortillas based on your preference. My only request is that you give them a nice char before serving!
For the sauce it’s a mix of Winter Sweetz grapefruit juice, spicy habanero pepper, onion, garlic, and honey to create a delicious hot sauce perfect for finishing off these tacos.
For the pickled cabbage, I simply add cabbage, vinegar, salt, sugar, and pepper for a quick pickled cabbage that is perfect for adding some crunch and zing to these tacos.
For toppings, I like to add cilantro and creamy avocado in addition to the pickled cabbage and the grapefruit habanero sauce.
Easy Salmon Tacos with a Grapefruit Habanero Sauce
Ingredients:
1 Lb. Salmon Filet
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
1/2 Tsp. Pepper
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Avocados, smashed
Cilantro
For the Pickled Cabbage-
1 Cup Thinly Sliced Purple Cabbage
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
1 Tsp. Sugar
1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
For the sauce-
1 Cup Winter Sweetz Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
1 Habanero Pepper
1/2 Onion
1 Garlic Clove
2 Tbsp. Honey
1 Tbsp. White Vinegar
1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
Directions:
Make grapefruit habanero sauce by adding the habanero pepper and onion to a skillet on medium high to slightly char the pepper and onion. Flip to char all sides for about 5 minutes until they start to get tender and fragrant.
Remove the seeds and stems from the habanero pepper and then add it to the juice of two Winter Sweetz Grapefruits along with the onion, garlic, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper and puree to combine. Strain the mixture with a fine mesh strainer and then add it to a pot on medium heat and simmer until it reduces and thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Make the pickled cabbage by combining cabbage, vinegar, salt, sugar, and pepper in a bowl and toss to combine. Place into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This can also be made days in advance.
Season the salmon with chili powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper and rub all over the salmon to coat.
Place the salmon into the air fryer for 12 minutes until cooked through. Alternatively, you can roast the salmon for 12 minutes in an oven on 400 or pan sear the salmon as well.
Char tortillas on an open flame or in a skillet and then flake the salmon into large pieces and place into the tortillas.
Top with smashed avocado, pickled cabbage, cilantro, and a good drizzle of the grapefruit habanero sauce and serve.
Easy Salmon Tacos with a Grapefruit Habanero Sauce
Easy Salmon Tacos with a Grapefruit Habanero Sauce
How gorgeous are these easy salmon tacos with that delicious grapefruit habanero sauce? They are so good and so perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner!
