5.0 from 12 votes
Salmon Tacos
This 30-minute salmon tacos recipe has tender pan-seared salmon and a zesty honey sriracha lime slaw! These tacos are quick and ideal for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 381 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the slaw:
- 3/4 cup mayo see note
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro or to taste
For serving:
- 8 medium corn tortillas
- 1 large avocado chopped/sliced
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Take the salmon out of the fridge and let it warm up on the counter for 15-20 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible.
- Meanwhile, add the slaw dressing ingredients (mayo, sour cream, sriracha, honey, lime juice, salt) to a fairly large prep bowl and mix together until smooth, then add in the shredded cabbage, scallions, and cilantro. Toss until coated. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Season the salmon with the chili powder and salt & pepper.
- Add the olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the salmon to the pan. Cook the salmon (skin-side down) for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium and flip it over and cook for another 2-4 minutes or until it's cooked through (it'll take a little longer if your salmon is more than 1" thick, and less if thinner than 1" or skinless).
- Break the salmon up into desired size pieces right in the skillet (peel off the skin first and discard it if you don't want to eat it). Serve with warmed tortillas, slaw, and avocado.
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Notes
- This recipe will make about 8 tacos with your typical medium-size corn tortillas, but it also depends on how much you top them. If you’re using mini “street size” corn tortillas, you'll be able to make more.
- I deliberately added a lot of dressing to the slaw as I don't like dry tacos. You probably could cut the mayo down to 1/2 cup if you're someone who doesn't like a lot of sauce, though.
Nutrition Information
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
312mg
(13%)
Potassium
538mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.