Salmon Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
329 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Salmon Tacos
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Easy blackened Salmon Tacos will be your new weeknight favorite, with flaky and tender salmon, your favorite toppings, and an easy cilantro lime sauce.
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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
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.
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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
731mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
438IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 731mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 438IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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