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Elevate a special evening with Salmon Tacos with Grape Pico de Gallo and Decoy Wine
My favorite time of the year is here. The weather is still a bit on the warm side but the temperatures will eventually drop and I’ll be able to wear cozy sweaters again. We celebrate my son’s birthday, a wedding anniversary and of course Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos during this time. This year, things will be calmer, no parties, no gathering at restaurants and no walking around the neighborhood to view spooky decorations and collect candies from the neighbors.
But just because we have to social distance this year it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate creatively. For our wedding anniversary, we have decided to stay home, cook and celebrate with my favorite, Decoy Limited Pinot Noir and what I call some “fancy” salmon tacos topped with a grape pico de gallo.
Decoy Limited Pinot Noir is a great way to elevate life’s special moments. The pinot noir pairs perfectly with a Serrano pepper-spiced grape pico de gallo. The burst of sweet grapes with lime and spice is the perfect compliment to blackberry, red currant, cherry, cedar and sweet baking spices notes that glide to a long, vibrant finish.
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Decoy Limited was crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed Napa Valley vineyards, including their own estate properties. This wine is the ultimate expression and is the “best of the best” from the Decoy cellar and has set a delicious new benchmark for the Decoy portfolio.
With something special, like a bottle of Decoy Limited wine, your special occasions at home are elevated to memorable moments. We are never going to forget “that time we had an amazing pinot noir at home for our wedding anniversary”.
The best part about this pairing is that the recipe is very easy and very simple. Made like an authentic pico de gallo, this version include a sweet hint of grapes. The salmon is mild and has a great flavor with minimal seasonings. Salt and pepper, that’s it.
If the pico de gallo is too spicy, add something creamy. Aavocado slices or a drizzle of sour cream will do the trick.
For more information on Decoy Wines, visit their website or follow them on Instagram @DecoyWine and by using the hashtags #DecoyLimited #ElevateWithDecoy. Find Decoy Limited in stores via the Decoy wine finder.
Salmon Tacos with Grape Pico de Gallo – Decoy Wine
Elevate your taco night with a flavorful sweet and spicy grape pico de gallo and pinot noir.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
Ingredients for Grape Pico de Gallo
1 cup red grapes, quartered
1 serrano pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 large lime
salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients salmon tacos:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound salmon filets, skin on
salt and pepper to taste
6 corn tortillas, warmed
1 large avocado, sliced
4 radishes, sliced
Instructions
Instructions for grape pico de gallo:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss with a fork. Cover and Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Instructions for salmon tacos:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place filets on hot oil skin side down, salt and pepper top sides to taste. Cook for 4 minutes, carefully flip each filet to the skinless side. Salt and pepper to taste and cook for 3 minutes or until flaky. Transfer to a cutting board, Chop into bite-size pieces.
Place a few pieces of fish on each corn tortilla, top with grape pico de gallo, avocado slices and radish slices. Serve with Decoy Wine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
