Abuelo's Salmon Santa Cruz Recipe

Abuelo's Salmon Santa Cruz is a flavorful dish featuring a perfectly grilled salmon fillet topped with a creamy, tangy cilantro-lime sauce, creating a delicious and refreshing combination. Make our Abuelo's Salmon Santa Cruz Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Salmon Santa Cruz will taste just like Abuelo's.

Prep Time20

Active Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood, TexMex

Keyword: Abuelo's, Mexican, Mexican Restaurant-Style Recipes, Salmon, Seafood, Tex-Mex

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Salmon

Four 6-ounce each Salmon Fillets skin on or off
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Lime Juice

Cilantro-Lime Cream Sauce

1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh Cilantro finely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Garlic peeled and minced
1 tablespoon Honey
1/4 teaspoon Cumin
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

Salmon

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Rub salmon fillets with olive oil.
Season fillets with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Place fillets on grill and cook 4 - 5 minutes per side or until the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork. The internal temperature should be about 145°F (63°C).

Cilantro-Lime Cream Sauce

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, honey and cumin. Mix well.
Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Taste again. Adjust lime juice and honey to get the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.

Assemble the Dish and Serve

Place grilled salmon fillets on serving plates.
Splash each fillet with lime juice.
Generously drizzle cilantro-lime cream sauce over the top of each fillet.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as Mexican rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.