If you are looking for a fresh and exciting way to enjoy salmon, look no further! Get ready to savor the flavors of our Southwest Salmon with a tequila lime finishing sauce. The exquisite combination of southwestern spices, tangy lime, and a hint of tequila transforms ordinary salmon into a culinary masterpiece. The buttery citrus flavor of Papa Jacks Fin & Feather Marinade perfectly complements the salmon, while taking the depth of flavor of this dish to an extraordinary level!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated lime peel
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 salmon fillets, skin on (6 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix (from 0.85-oz package)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 Tbsp Papa Jacks Fin & Feather Marinade
Directions:
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, honey, garlic, cilantro, lime peel, and salt.
- Bring mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Season salmon fillets with taco seasoning mix.
- Apply 2 Tbsp of Papa Jacks Fin & Feather to each fillet and spread evenly with hands or a pastry brush.
- In an 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets to skillet, skin-side down.
- Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until skin is browned. Turn fillets; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
- Remove salmon fillets from skillet and brush both sides of each fillet with the tequila lime sauce.
- Garnish with fresh lime and serve.