Taco Tuesday will have a whole new meaning when you try these zesty Salmon Tacos. These delicious tacos pack a powerful nutritional punch, combining lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich vegetables. These tacos pair perfectly with the pineapple avocado salsa not only for the taste but also for its boost of vitamin C for optimal iron absorption, skin health, and overall well-being.

These Salmon Tacos are not only delicious but are quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes. You’ll have a new, easy, fast, kid-approved dinner for busy weeknights.

Try these Salmon Tacos with this Avocado, Mango & Cucumber Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing as a side dish.

Taco Topping Options: Customize Salmon Tacos for every preference with toppings like:

• lime juice
• cilantro
• red onion
• cabbage
• Greek yogurt

Check out more taco topping ideas here.

Watch the video on how to easily make Salmon Tacos:

Salmon Tacos

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

25 mins

 

Taco Tuesday will have a whole new meaning when you try these zesty Salmon Tacos. These delicious tacos pack a powerful nutritional punch, combining lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich vegetables. These Salmon Tacos pair perfectly with the pineapple avocado salsa not only for the taste but also for its boost of vitamin C for optimal iron absorption, skin health, and overall well-being. These Salmon Tacos are not only delicious but are quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes. You'll have a new, easy, fast, kid-approved dinner for busy weeknights.

Author: Sydney Rhody, BS, CPT

Recipe type: Dinner

Cuisine: Latin

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• Salmon:
• ½ pound salmon
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ Tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup green cabbage, sliced
• ¼ cup purple cabbage, sliced
• Salsa:
• 1 12- ounce can diced pineapple
• 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
• ¼ cup red onion, peeled and diced
• 2 small tomatoes, diced
• Juice from 1 lime
• Salt to taste
• Tacos:
• 2 corn tortillas
• 1 small bunch of cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, sliced for toppings

Instructions

1. Pat salmon dry, then season all sides of the filets with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. When oil is hot, add the salmon. Cook until golden, around 5 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 3 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
4. Make the salsa, add pineapple, avocado, onion, tomatoes, and lime juice to a bowl. Add a pinch of salt. Mix.
5. Flake salmon with a fork.
6. Warm your tortillas on a skillet then top with salmon, cabbage, fresh salsa, and cilantro.
7. Serve with lime wedges to add an extra zing.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 tacos (salsa not included) Calories: 317 Fat: 13 Saturated fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 23 Sugar: 3 Sodium: 102 Fiber: 4 Protein: 26 Cholesterol: 57

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By: Sydney Rhody, BS, CPT