Description
Salmon tacos are a delicious twist on a classic favorite, perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender, smoky salmon wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado, and zesty lime, these tacos transform ordinary weeknights into culinary celebrations. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for gatherings, these salmon tacos are sure to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets
- 4 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp chipotle powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Rub olive oil over the salmon fillets and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes per side until it flakes easily with a fork.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, chipotle powder, and honey until smooth; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Once cooked, flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the tortillas and layer each with flaked salmon, avocado slices, cilantro, and drizzle with sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg