4.9 from 48 votes
Blackened Salmon Tacos
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the blackened salmon
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 6 to 7-ounce pieces salmon, pin bones removed, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the tacos
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoon minced cilantro
- 1/4 cup tomatillo avocado salsa or sour cream
- 1 lime cut into small wedges
Instructions
- To make salmon: In a small bowl combine the spices. Put the mixture on a plate or other flat surface and coat the portions of salmon, 1 at a time, on the flesh side only. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and add the oil. Add the salmon flesh side down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until the skin is crispy. Once the salmon has slightly cooled, peel the skin away with a fork and shred into large chunks.
- To assemble: Char the tortillas on the stove-top (gas stoves only) until the edges are lightly burnt. Fill each tortilla with lettuce, tomato, onion, about 1/2 of each salmon fillet, a sprinkle of cilantro, a drizzle of fresh lime and a drizzle of sour-cream or salsa.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
346mg
(14%)
Potassium
603mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1628IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1628IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.