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Honey Soy Salmon Tacos with Slaw

Yield: 4-6

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Ingredients

Brown Sugar Salmon Bites

1 ½ lb salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into cubes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce

Ginger Lime Slaw

2 cups red cabbage, shredded very fine
1 fresh chili peppers, thinly sliced (jalapeño or serrano, depending on heat preference) Optional
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 Inch Ginger, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt

Honey Wasabi Mayo

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tsp wasabi paste (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons lime juice
Zest from one lime
Salt to taste

Tacos

8 small corn or flour tortillas
Lime wedges (for serving)
Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

Brown Sugar Salmon Bites

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil and soy sauce and toss in the cubed salmon. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
In another medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and coat evenly with the spice rub.
Place the salmon cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and slightly caramelized.

Ginger Lime Slaw

In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, chili peppers (optional), and cilantro.
Toss, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

Honey Wasabi Mayo

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, wasabi paste, lime juice, lime zest and a pinch of salt.
Adjust the amount of wasabi paste to achieve your desired level of spiciness.

Assembly

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave with damp paper towels until pliable.
Spread a generous amount of honey wasabi mayo on each tortilla.
Add a layer of slaw, followed by a few cubes of the baked salmon.
Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime juice.