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salmon tacos

Roasted Salmon Tacos Recipe

Easy Salmon Tacos made with roasted salmon and a crunchy chili-lime slaw. Fresh, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes — the perfect weeknight taco dinner!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • mandolin
  • chef's knife
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs for mixing slaw

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon filets
  • taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
  • ½ cup cilantro, rough chopped
  • ¼-1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced add per your taste
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas

Instructions

Roasted Salmon

  • Liberally season salmon with taco seasoning.
  • Roast salmon in a 350°, preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until just flakey.
  • Flake and set aside.

Chili Lime Slaw

  • While the salmon is in the oven, thinly slice cabbage and red onion.
  • Chop the cilantro and toss with cabbage and red onion.
  • Add lime juice and the chili sauce. Mix to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Salmon Taco Assembly

  • Pile pieces of flaked salmon onto warmed corn tortillas.
  • Top with slaw.
  • Garnish with everything from cotija cheese to avocado slices to pickled onions.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you like your slaw a bit sweeter, simply add a little sugar or honey. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
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