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Seared Salmon Tacos with Honey-Lime Slaw and Sriracha Ranch
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Seared Salmon Tacos with Honey-Lime Slaw and Sriracha Ranch

Seared Salmon Tacos with Honey-Lime Slaw and Sriracha Ranch feature seasoned salmon fillets cooked in a skillet, paired with a tangy slaw of cabbage and red onion dressed with honey, lime, and spices, all topped with a spiced sriracha ranch sauce. Corn tortillas provide a warm, slightly crisp base for this flavorful combination balancing smoky, fresh, sweet, and spicy elements.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 10 oz salmon or enough to yield several tacos, wild Alaskan
  • 1-2 avocado sliced, large, ripe
  • 4-5 corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup feta cheese optional, or cotija cheese, crumbled
  • olive oil or your favorite olive oil, chipotle flavored
  • 1 lime wedged
SEASON WITH
  • paprika
  • ground cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder or onion powder
  • parsley dried
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • +/or your favorite spice blend
SRIRACHA RANCH
  • 3 TBSP ranch dressing homemade or store-bought
  • 1 TBSP sriracha plus extra to taste
CILANTRO LIME SLAW
  • 1 cup cabbage finely chopped or shredded
  • ¼ red onion sliced thin, small
  • 1-2 TBSP apple cider vinegar optional but tasty
  • 1 TBSP honey
  • ½ tsp cilantro to taste, dried or fresh
  • ½ tsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. First make your slaw! Toss together cabbage [plain, mixed, or purple!] and onion with the above ingredients and adjust to taste. If needed you can always add more cabbage or more onion/vinegar/honey/spices at the end so it's uber easy to customize to perfection.
  2. For the sauce, whisk together ranch and Sriracha, using more Sriracha for a spicy sauce and less for a more mild drizzle.
  3. While you're at it, prep your corn tortillas by wrapping in a slightly moistened paper towel and microwaving for 25-30 seconds to steam. I like to rub mine with a teeny bit of oil afterwards and toss them onto a heated pan for a minute or so on each side. This gives them a teeny bit of crunch/texture while still allowing them to bend soft-taco style.
  4. Next move on to the salmon. Heat a cast iron pan or skillet with a drizzle of oil and season both sides of your salmon with paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper, along with any additional seasonings. The salmon I buy always has the skin left on one side - simply remove it with a knife or sear that side [unseasoned] first, it will peel right off after a minute or two! Follow up the skin removal by seasoning that side as well. I adore cooking my salmon with a sear/bake combo, but feel free to simply sear yours if you prefer to skip the extra step.
  5. Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 450 F.
  6. Once your pan is hot, add the salmon and sear on both sides for approx 2 minutes each. Look for a reddish/golden crust with a rare center.
  7. With a spatula, move the salmon to a foil lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 5-10 minutes depending on thickness. The result is a crisp, flavorful crust on the outside with a tender flaky inside.
  8. Now all that's left is to assemble your tacos, pile on the toppings, and dig in! Crushing a fresh lime wedge atop each taco before they hit your face is optional, but oh-so delicious =) Do it!

Notes

  • This recipe makes 4-5 salmon tacos.
  • Chipotle-flavored olive oil enhances the salmon, but plain olive or coconut oil works well too.
  • Nutrition facts are approximate and can vary based on ingredient substitutions and portion sizes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 656mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 10.2mg (11%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 656mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.