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Emeril's Salmon Fajitas
YIELD 6 to 8 Servings
INGREDIENTS
| 1?4 cup | plus 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 teaspoon | lime and lemon zest |
| 1 teaspoon | ancho chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | chipotle chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | dried Mexican oregano |
| 1 teaspoon | chili powder |
| 1?4 teaspoon | ground cumin |
| 1?4 teaspoon | ground coriander |
| 1/8 teaspoon | annatto |
| 2 pounds | salmon fillets, sliced into 1?2-inch chunks |
| 1 1?2 teaspoons | salt |
| 1?2 teaspoon | ground black pepper |
| 1 | small yellow onion sliced |
| 1 | small green bell pepper, seeded and sliced |
| 1 | small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced |
| 2 tablespoons | sliced scallions |
| 6 to 8 | wheat tortillas, for serving |
| Lime wedges, for garnish | |
| Tomatillo Salsa, for serving, recipe follows | |
| Guacamole, for serving, recipe follows | |
PREPARATION:
- In a small bowl, combine 1?4 cup of the olive oil, lime zest, ancho and chipotle powder, Mexican oregano, chili powder, cumin, coriander, annatto, salt and pepper. Place the salmon into a large bowl; add the chili mixture and cover. Refrigerate for at least half an hour and up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Wrap the tortillas in foil and place in the oven for 15 minutes to warm.
- While the tortillas are warming, cook the salmon: Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle to medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the salmon in batches and cook for 1 minute per side or until light brown on both sides.
- Meanwhile in a separate, large, nonstick skillet heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the peppers and onions, and cook, stirring, until soft and slightly caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Add the remaining 1?2 teaspoon salt and 1?4 teaspoon pepper cook for another minute and remove from the heat.
- Divide the salmon among the warmed tortillas and top with the vegetables. Serve with lime wedges and garnish with salsa and/or guacamole, as desired. Serve immediately.
Editor's Note: Consult Treehugger's Best of Green Winner Monterey Bay Aquarium's Endangered Seafood Guide whenever making seafood choices.
This recipe was featured on the A Healthy Change Episode of Emeril Green.
Learn more about sustainable food choices with our Eat Green Guide.
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