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15-Minute Salmon Tacos
This 15-minute salmon taco recipe is a fresh take on traditional tacos, swapping out the usual beef or chicken for flaky salmon. Enjoy it with some crisp and tangy cabbage slaw for the best combo!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories: 408 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 6 tortillas wheat, corn or almond
- ½ head cabbage
- 2 large avocados
- 1 large cucumber or ⅓ of English cucumber thinly sliced
- salt, pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the cabbage thinly. Add cucumber, olive oil and salt to taste. Mix to combine.
- In a medium bowl mash the avocado and drizzle it with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix well.
- If you want you can toast the tortilla over a skillet or open flame.
- Lay the tortilla on a plate. Spread a heaping tablespoon of mashed avocado. Top with 2 tablespoons of flaked salmon and 2 tablespoons of cabbage slaw. Repeat with the other tortilla.
- Top with cilantro and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Don't overcook: Salmon is best when it's just cooked through. Overcooking can make it dry. For this recipe, bake the salmon in a preheated 400 F oven for about 15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Making ahead of time: Preparing the slaw and avocado ahead of time can make this recipe even easier to put together. Just make sure to store the avocado with a bit of extra lemon juice to prevent it from browning.
- Refrigerating: Simply store the flaked salmon, cabbage slaw, and mashed avocado in airtight containers in the fridge. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Unfortunately, I don't recommend freezing your salmon tacos. Freezing can alter the texture and flavor of the salmon and the slaw, resulting in a less enjoyable dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
290mg
(12%)
Potassium
1126mg
(32%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
288IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1126mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.