Blackened salmon fajitas

Method 1

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets

sunflower oil, or any oil suitable for frying

1 fajita kit

2 avocados

2 limes

STEP 1

Coat the salmon in 1 tbsp oil and the fajita spice mix. Add 1 tbsp oil to a frying pan and fry for 8 mins until blackened.

STEP 2

Mash the avocados with a fork, season and squeeze over the juice of 1 lime. Serve the salmon in large flakes with the tortillas, avocado, salsa and the other lime, cut into wedges.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 1 lb salmon fillets

- 1 tbsp paprika

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- 1 tsp onion powder

- 1 tsp cumin

- 1 tsp chili powder

- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1 red bell pepper, sliced

- 1 green bell pepper, sliced

- 1 onion, sliced

- 1 tbsp olive oil

- Tortillas

- Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

2. Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the salmon fillets.

3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

5. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

6. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook until they are tender-crisp.

7. Slice the salmon into strips.

8. Serve the blackened salmon strips and sautéed vegetables in tortillas.

9. Add your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

10. Enjoy your blackened salmon fajitas!

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