Cajun Salmon Tacos with Persimmon Salsa – Peas, Love & Carrots

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 Tbsp oregano
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1&1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
• 4 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1 whole side of salmon
• 1 lime or lemon
• Put all the spices in a bowl and mix well until thoroughly combined.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place side of salmon on a greased baking sheet and squeeze the lime or lemon over the top. Sprinkle a generous amount of spice mix over the top of the salmon.
• Bake for around 25 minutes and allow to rest for 10.
• Serve hot OR cold and enjoy!
• *Cooking times will vary depending on thickness of your salmon.
• 1 persimmon, peeled and diced (I like smaller 1/4-1/2 inch cubes)
• 1 cup quartered yellow cherry tomatoes (or any color you find!)
• 1/2 – 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional but recommended)
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, halved
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Don’t feel limited to serving this only in the salmon tacos.
• Serve on top of simply grilled chicken , with pulled beef or even add a little to some schnitzel wraps! Whatever you do with it, you’ll love it!