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Top-down view of the assembled salmon tacos garnished with fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, and lime wedges, ready to be served.

Salmon Tacos Recipe

20-Minute Weeknight Salmon Tacos are a quick, healthy, and incredibly tasty meal! With chili-rubbed salmon and a crunchy slaw, these tacos are perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 1 pound Salmon fillets fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground Black pepper
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Ancho chili powder or regular chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp Olive oil

For Serving

  • Small tortillas corn or flour
  • Fish taco slaw
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced radishes
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon dry. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, chili powder, ancho chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season the flesh side of the salmon with this mixture.
    Top-down view of salmon fillets on a cutting board being seasoned with a mixture of salt, pepper, chili powder, ancho chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. A small bowl containing the spice mixture is beside the salmon.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon skin side down in the skillet and cook until the skin is crispy and browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
    Top-down view of salmon fillets, skin side down, sizzling in a large nonstick skillet with olive oil on a white marble cooktop. The skin is starting to crisp.
  • Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and let it rest for about 3 minutes. Use a fork to flake the salmon into large pieces, discarding the skin if desired.
    Top-down view of cooked salmon fillets on a plate being flaked into large chunks with a fork. The skin is crispy, and the salmon is perfectly cooked.
  • Serve the flaked salmon in warm corn or flour tortillas. Top with fish taco slaw and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, and lime wedges.
    Top-down view of the assembled salmon tacos garnished with fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, and lime wedges, ready to be served.

Notes

  • Marinate for Flavor: For an extra flavor boost, marinate the salmon in the spice mixture for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
  • Crispy Skin: Ensure the skin side of the salmon is completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfectly crispy skin.