Growing up in Southern California, my version of comfort food is anything Mexican.  Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, you name it.  Basically anything topped with salsa and avocado hits the spot.  If I find myself lost and looking for inspiration in the kitchen, I generally end up reaching for some beans, spices and cheese.  Of course, there is so much more to Mexican food than heavy, beef and cheese laden meals packed with a million calories.

These blackened salmon tacos are light enough for summer, simple enough to whip up after a busy day and delicious enough to impress even the most critical dinner guests.  Chunks of tender, spiced salmon folded into warm tortillas, topped with lime crema and a salsa made from avocados and mangos.  It sounds too fancy to be able to whip up in a half an hour, right?  Wrong!  This gourmet quality dinner can be on your table in no time at all.

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I wish I could say that I’ve always been confident when it comes to cooking fish at home.  I wish I could say that, but I can’t.  For years I’ve been terrified of working with fish at home.  Fish is delicate, hard to handle and liable to go awry at any moment.  Leave the fancy seafood to the fancy restaurant chefs.  Fortunately, in an effort to be fearless and incorporate this healthy protein into my diet, I have debunked the myth that fish is too finicky for home cooks.  You too can be a fancy seafood chef, amazing your family and friends alike.

A miso-based ginger glaze coats this tender salmon fillet.  Pairing sweet agave nectar with salty soy sauce and the tang of fresh ginger, this is a flavor packed meal that will impress even the most skeptical dinner guests.  Salmon has a remarkably fast cooking time (less than fifteen minutes), which makes this gourmet meal a viable candidate for your weeknight schedule.  Weeknight seafood gourmet?  Go on …

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