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Salmon Tacos


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos 1x

Ingredients

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For the Salmon

  • 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (green, purple, or a mix)
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cilantro-Lime Crema

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of salt

For Assembly

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Sliced radishes (optional)
  • Fresh jalapeño slices (optional)
  • Extra cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

  • Pat salmon dry and cut into smaller fillet pieces if needed.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  • Rub spice mixture all over salmon fillets.
  • Let marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prepare toppings.

2. Cook the Salmon

Grill Method:

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  • Grill salmon 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.

Pan-Sear Method:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add a little oil and cook salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) for 4–5 minutes per side until flaky.

Oven-Bake Method:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place salmon on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.

3. Flake the Salmon

  • Once cooked, use a fork to gently flake salmon into bite-sized chunks.
  • Set aside and keep warm.

4. Make the Slaw

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss until well coated and set aside to marinate briefly.

5. Prepare the Cilantro-Lime Crema

  • Mix Greek yogurt or sour cream with lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt.
  • Stir until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.

6. Warm the Tortillas

  • Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.

7. Assemble the Tacos

  • Place flaked salmon on each tortilla.
  • Add a generous spoonful of slaw.
  • Drizzle with cilantro-lime crema.
  • Top with avocado slices, radishes, jalapeños, and extra cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g