It’s hard to believe that these impressive Salmon Tacos come together in less than an hour with creamy cilantro lime slaw and fresh toppings. It’s truly one of our favorite taco recipes as there’s sure to be something on the table for everyone to enjoy.
The Best Salmon Tacos
It’s that time of year when we start to crave fresh flavors after a season of comfort foods. This tried and true recipe is inspired from our salmon taco bowls, which are a blog favorite. Just whip up the marinade to ensure that your salmon has time to soak up all of those yummy flavors and top with your favorite toppings.
Love these chili lime flavors? Try our Chili Lime Shrimp!
What You Will Need
Chili Lime Salmon
- olive oil – The base for any homemade marinade recipe.
- lime zest & lime juice – This little bit of acidity helps to amplify all the flavors of the marinade and the cilantro lime slaw.
- chili powder, cumin, & kosher salt – Simple seasonings that bring a wonderfully warm heat to the cooked salmon.
- soy sauce – Added to the salmon marinade for the flavor and saltiness.
- fresh cilantro – a light and refreshing topping that always hits the spot!
- salmon fillet – we prefer fresh, wild-caught salmon, but frozen salmon will work too! Just pick-up a high-quality salmon option at your local grocery store and make sure it is thawed before cooking.
- garlic – everything is always better with a little garlic in the mix.
Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw
- sour cream & mayo – The creamy base of the cool and crisp slaw.
- lime juice & zest of lime – There truly can’t be enough zest in this recipe!
- fresh cilantro – Adds another hit of freshness.
- garlic – Adds some kick and earthy flavors.
- kosher salt & ground black pepper – Just a dash to heighten!
- angel hair green cabbage – These tacos would be amiss if they didn’t have the crunch from this mild veggie.
Toppings
- tortillas – Flour tortillas or corn tortillas both work wonderfully with this recipe. If using corn tortillas, we suggest that you heat them up in a large skillet ahead of time.
- avocado – Mild in flavor, and creamy in texture, this simple topping adds interest to every bite.
- cotija cheese – Our favorite cheese to serve with tacos.
- fresh cilantro – Adds freshness to every bite.
- lime wedges – Lime juice adds just a bit of zesty tanginess.
- quick pickled red onion – An optional topping, but so so good! Plus, use the extras to eat with eggs, on sandwiches, or in salads.
How To Make Salmon Tacos
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Then use a sharp knife to remove the skin from your salmon filets and cube into one inch pieces. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and cilantro. Pour this sauce over the top of the salmon bites, place it all in the fridge, and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
While the salmon is marinating, combine the creamy cilantro lime slaw ingredients in a large bowl; sour cream, mayo, lime juice, zest of one lime, fresh cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Place a little less than half of the mixture over the top of the angel hair green cabbage, and mix until the sauce is evenly distributed. Set this off to the side until its serving time.
At this point your salmon should be ready to bake. Remove it from the fridge and place the salmon bites in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes. Cooking time should be adjusted depending on the size of your salmon bites. Then remove the pan from the oven and let the salmon cool slightly.
If you’re making quick pickled onions, and we sure hope you do because they’re amazing, this is the time to whip them together.
Now it’s time to assemble your tacos! We love serving this meal buffet style to allow everyone to make customized tacos to their liking.
What To Serve With Salmon Tacos
We love these tacos with freshly sliced avocado, cojita cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and zesty pickled onions. And set out some hot sauce for those who like some heat! Pack all of these yummy flavors between warm corn tortillas or flour tortillas and top with creamy cabbage slaw.
Recipe FAQs
Simply use dairy-free mayo and sour cream.
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Salmon Tacos
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
A delicious Salmon Taco recipe with chili lime salmon bites, pickled onions, avocado, slaw and fresh avocado!
Ingredients
Chili Lime Salmon Bites:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- zest of 1 lime
- 2–3 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- approx. 1 lb fresh salmon, cubed
Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 1/4 cup sour cream (reg. or dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 cup angel hair green cabbage
Other Taco Ingredients:
- tortillas of your choice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 lime wedges
- quick pickled onions
Instructions
- Marinate Salmon: In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and cilantro. Add salmon cubes, toss to coat. Place in refrigerator and let marinate 10-15 minutes.
- Cilantro Lime Slaw: Meanwhile, combine sour cream, mayo, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl – this is your cilantro lime sauce. In another small bowl, add angel hair cabbage. Add a little less than half of the sour cream mixture on top of the cabbage; toss to coat and set aside – this is your cilantro lime slaw. Reserve the remaining cilantro lime sauce for later.
- Cook Salmon: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Remove salmon from refrigerator and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet; try to ensure the salmon pieces aren’t touching each other. Place in oven, middle rack, and let cook 10-15 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Assemble Tacos: Divide the cilantro lime slaw, salmon, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro between tortillas. Garnish with a fresh lime juice, quick pickled onions, and drizzle with remaining cilantro lime sauce, as desired.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: use a dairy-free sour cream and omit the cotija cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Sodium: 305.2 mg
- Fat: 19.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Protein: 16.7 g
- Cholesterol: 41.9 mg
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