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Best Salmon Tacos

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Delicious and flavorful salmon tacos topped with fresh slaw and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 1.5 pounds salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime juice of lime

Slaw

  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 small carrot (shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime juice of lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Sauce

  • 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 0.5 lime juice of lime
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Tortillas and toppings

  • as needed corn or flour tortillas
  • as needed avocado slices
  • as needed extra cilantro
  • as needed lime wedges
  • optional pickled onions

Instructions 

  • Rub salmon with olive oil and lime juice, then season with spices. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Cook salmon in a skillet for 4 minutes per side until flaky. Break into chunks.
  • Prepare slaw by tossing cabbage, carrot, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder for sauce.
  • Warm tortillas, then fill with salmon, slaw, avocado, and sauce. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and lime.

Notes

For extra flavor, char tortillas over an open flame before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Salmon