These smoked smoked salmon tacos from our friend Aaron Riley are absolutely delicious. The flavors meld together perfectly and create a complex, flavorful, and textural medley.

First, the smoked salmon on the Yoder Smokers YS640S exudes a bold flavor with a subtle smokiness that’s slightly sweet and heady. When paired with the chipotle slaw, the salmon’s richness is given a bold, spicy counterpart — crisp cabbage and carrots, intertwined with the smoky notes of the chipotle pepper seasoning adds a fiery kick and a crunchy texture that perfectly contrasts the tender fish.

The addition of the cilantro-avocado cream sauce elevates the whole dish to new heights. The homemade sauce introduces a cool, creamy, and vibrant flavor that counters the heat of the chipotle slaw. The fresh, herbaceous notes of cilantro combined with the rich, buttery flavor of avocado embolden the fresh flavor and calm the palate at the same time. It’s truly a symphony of flavor — the smokiness and heat from the salmon and slaw are perfectly tempered by the refreshing cream sauce. And of course, built into a taco it makes for the best fish taco dinner you’ll have this summer!

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Recipe from @beardedskullbbq on Instagram