Salmon Tacos

5 from 1 vote

Easy blackened Salmon Tacos will be your new weeknight favorite, with flaky and tender salmon, your favorite toppings, and an easy cilantro lime sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

Salmon:

1 lb. center-cut salmon , skin-on
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small lime , zested (reserve juice for sauce)

Tacos:

8 corn tortillas , or flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup finely shredded green cabbage , or coleslaw mix
1/2 cup pickled red onion , or fresh chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Hot sauce , for serving

Cilantro Lime Sauce:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
green onions , chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro , or more, to taste
1 clove garlic
fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to high broil.
Prep Salmon: Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Rub oil all over top of salmon flesh. In a small bowl, combine spices and lime zest. Rub mixture onto flesh of salmon.
Broil on upper middle rack for 8 to 10 minutes (140 degrees on a thermometer) or until salmon flakes with a fork. (Or Bake at 400 for 15-20 minuntes). Remove from oven and tent with foil to rest.
Cilantro Lime Sauce: Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Assemble Tacos: Warm corn tortillas on a hot, dry skillet, flipping once. Break salmon into pieces and place a spoonful of salmon on a tortilla. Top with cabbage, pickled onions, sauce, and cilantro. Spritz with fresh lime juice and add hot sauce if desired.

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Notes

Serving size: 4oz salmon, 2 corn tortillas, 2 Tablespoons sauce

Air Fryer Salmon Tacos: Heat air-fryer to 400 degrees F. Grease basket or use a liner. Cook salmon, skin-side down, for about 7-10 minutes.

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