Description
Salmon tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors, bringing the taste of the ocean into your kitchen. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas, flaky salmon is paired with crisp cabbage slaw and a zesty sauce, creating a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (mix of green and purple)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (plus extra for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp chili powder or smoked paprika for seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry salmon fillets and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Place seasoned salmon on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
- While the salmon bakes, mix shredded cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Flake baked salmon into bite-sized pieces and assemble tacos by placing salmon on tortillas topped with slaw and avocado slices.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream and lime juice; drizzle over assembled tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg