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Salmon Tacos

Name: Salmon Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups angel hair coleslaw mix; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; TACOS:; 1 pound salmon fillets; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed; Optional: Lime wedges, sliced radishes and sliced jalapeno

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Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2023

You can have a restaurant-style dinner in less than 30 minutes with these easy salmon tacos. In addition to the zesty coleslaw, add your favorite toppings like sliced avocado, radishes or jalapeno peppers. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Salmon Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 cups angel hair coleslaw mix
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TACOS:
1 pound salmon fillets
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Lime wedges, sliced radishes and sliced jalapeno

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving.

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder and pepper; rub over both sides of salmon. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add fish. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side.
Remove fish to cutting board. Gently flake into bite-size pieces.
Place fish in tortillas and top with coleslaw. If desired, serve with lime, radishes and jalapeno.

Salmon Tacos Tips

How else can you season salmon for tacos?

Go directly to your spice rack for more ideas on how to season salmon for tacos. If you want to amp up the heat, use chipotle powder instead of chili powder, or add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper. If you want a smokier flavor for your fish, use ancho chili powder plus smoked paprika (about 1/2 teaspoon).

What other toppings can you put on salmon tacos?

Other toppings you can put on salmon tacos run the gamut. In addition to fresh lime, radishes and sliced jalapenos, you can add toppings like avocado, fresh cilantro, diced mango or pineapple for a cooling contrast in flavor. If you want, pickled red onions and a dash of hot sauce add extra zing. You can always switch up the slaw and serve honey lime coleslaw or strawberry pineapple coleslaw instead of the one our recipe calls for.

What do you serve with salmon tacos?

You can serve so many things with salmon tacos, like Instant Pot black beans or delicious Southwestern rice. Plus, you can't go wrong with a side of chips, guacamole and your favorite homemade salsa recipe. A fresh corn salad or grilled corn in husks would make a fuller spread.

—Lesley Balla, Taste of Home Associate Editor

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 376 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.