Recipe: Salmon Tacos with Roasted Corn and Chili Adobo Cream

SALMON TACOS WITH ROASTED CORN AND CHILI ADOBO CREAM

4 to 5 ears sweet corn
1/2 medium red onion
1 medium red or yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds skinless salmon fillet, preferably center-cut and about 3/4-inch thick (pin bones removed)
4 medium whole-wheat flour tortillas
FOR THE CHILI ADOBO CREAM:
2 to 3 tablespoons canned chipotle chili peppers in adobo
4 ounces goat cheese (chevre) or fromage blanc, preferably close to room temperature
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Sliced avocado, cucumber and cherry tomatoes, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Have ready a 9-by-13-inch Pyrex baking dish.

Cut the corn kernels from the ears of corn, letting them fall into the baking dish (there should be about 3 cups). Cut the onion into small dice and add to the baking dish. Stem, seed and core the bell pepper, then cut the flesh into small dice and add as well.

Drizzle the vegetables with 1 tablespoon of the oil; season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to coat evenly.

Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the corn has browned slightly and the mixture is fragrant.

While the vegetables are in the oven, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Brush the salmon on both sides with the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook for 5 minutes, until a slight crust forms on the bottom, then use a fish spatula to turn it over carefully and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the desired degree of doneness.

About 5 minutes before serving, stack the tortillas and wrap them in aluminum foil; place in the oven to warm up.

TO MAKE THE CHILI ADOBO CREAM:
Finely chop the chipotle chili peppers in adobo and place in a medium bowl (plus any of their sauce), then add the goat cheese or fromage blanc and buttermilk; mix well.

TO SERVE:
Transfer the tortillas to a clean dish towel to keep them warm at the table. Divide the salmon into 4 equal portions and place on a platter, along with the chili adobo cream, the roasted vegetables and other garnishes, for assembly.

Makes 4 servings
Adapted from source: Goat Cheese by Maggie Foard