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Fresh and Flavorful Salmon Tacos Recipe That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Learn how to make delicious Salmon Tacos Recipe. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream as a substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional, for creamier sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha (optional, for a kick)
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional but highly recommended!)

If you’re out of smoked paprika, regular paprika works fine. And if you don’t have a lime, a splash of vinegar can brighten things up in a pinch. I’ve made these tacos with both corn and flour tortillas—both have their charm, so go with what your family prefers.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the salmon pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the salmon in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has a nice golden color. Keep an eye on it—salmon can dry out quickly if overcooked!
  4. While the salmon bakes, warm your tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side or wrap them in foil and heat in the oven for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), a squeeze of lime juice, and hot sauce to make a quick, tangy sauce. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  6. Assemble the tacos by layering a few pieces of salmon on each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, a drizzle of the yogurt sauce, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices if using.
  7. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for squeezing on top.

From my experience, baking the salmon keeps the kitchen less chaotic—no splattering or smoke alarms—and it’s a great hands-off method when you have small helpers around. Plus, kids love being part of the assembly line, piling on toppings however they want.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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