Ingredients
Scale
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