Description
These flavorful Salmon Tacos combine perfectly cooked chili-spiced salmon with a creamy, tangy slaw topped with fresh avocado and lime wedges for a quick, delicious meal that serves 8 tacos.
Ingredients
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Salmon Tacos
- 1 pound fresh salmon
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 medium corn tortillas
- 1 large avocado (chopped/sliced)
- Lime wedges
Slaw Dressing and Mix
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 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)
Instructions
- Warm the Salmon: Take the salmon out of the fridge and allow it to warm to room temperature for 15-20 minutes before starting the recipe. This helps it cook evenly.
- Make the Slaw: In a large prep bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and salt. Mix until smooth. Add the shredded cabbage, chopped scallions, and cilantro to the bowl and toss until the mixture is fully coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Season the Salmon: Sprinkle chili powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the salmon to season it well.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium, flip the salmon over, and cook for another 2-4 minutes or until fully cooked through. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your fillet.
- Assemble the Tacos: Remove the salmon skin and discard if desired. Break the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces directly in the skillet. Warm the corn tortillas, then fill each with salmon pieces, a generous amount of slaw, and top with chopped or sliced avocado. Serve immediately with lime wedges for extra zest.
Notes
- Letting the salmon reach room temperature before cooking prevents it from cooking unevenly.
- You can adjust the heat level of the slaw by varying the amount of sriracha.
- For extra flavor, warm the tortillas over an open flame or in a dry skillet before assembling.
- Discard the skin if you prefer, or leave it on for added texture if you like it crispy.
