Flaky Salmon Tacos How to Make Them Easy
These crispy and flavorful salmon tacos are easy to prepare and packed with fresh, tangy slaw and creamy avocado mash, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 head green cabbage finely shredded
- 0.5 large cucumber
- 3 tbsp dill chopped
- 0.25 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 pieces avocados
- 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 whole lime juiced
- 2 lbs salmon skin removed
- 2 tsp chipotle powder or chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 whole lime zested and juiced
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Slice cucumber in half lengthwise, remove seeds and thinly slice. Mix with shredded cabbage, dill, champagne vinegar, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate to chill.
- In a bowl, roughly mash avocados. Add Sriracha sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Pat salmon dry and cut into large chunks. Toss with chipotle powder, onion powder, dried oregano, lime zest, and lime juice to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon chunks in batches until crispy and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Warm corn tortillas in a skillet or wrapped in foil in a toaster oven until pliable and slightly toasted.
- Assemble tacos by layering the slaw, salmon pieces, and avocado mash on warm tortillas. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a drizzle of mayonnaise or sprinkle with fresh cilantro. You can air fry the salmon as a faster alternative.