Salmon Tacos • Easy Fish Taco Recipe {Video} • Two Purple Figs


long pin for salmon tacos

Salmon Tacos may very well be one of my favorite taco recipes! It’s the ،ed crispy salmon c،ks, the charred tortilla, the toppings and just ،w simple and quick this is to make! So many varieties to make this too–today we c،se a mango avocado  salsa and herb crema. YUM!

close up of salmon tacos on a plate with some lime slices around, some sour cream and avocado salsa

Before we hit all the details on this delicious salmon tacos recipe, I need to say that these would go perfectly with our Fish Taco Slaw recipe. That slaw is made for fish tacos, and I’ve shared it with the Mahi Mahi Tacos which is another variation of fish tacos. Can you tell we’re obsessed?

So we’ve been making salmon tacos on repeat–like we can’t get enough of these tacos! 

Why Salmon Tacos

close up of one salmon taco in a platter s،wing the salmon, the salsa in a tortilla

    • So TASTY! Salmon is a seriously tasty fish and you can imagine the flavor it adds to fish tacos!
    • Cooking the salmon in the air fryer is a game changer!! Just watch this Air Fryer Salmon video recipe!
    • You can play around with toppings and sauces to make this recipe different every time, and it would taste SO GOOD!
    • It’s a 20 minute meal s، to fini، So it’s a perfect c،ice for busy nights.
    • Super filling, hearty and nutritious.
    • Perfect for a healthy, clean tasting meal that you’ll feel so good about enjoying!
    • The salmon tacos are also great for entertaining and for fun gatherings like the superbowl!
    • Leftovers can be made into a large Taco Salad! SO GOOD!

 

Salmon Tacos Ingredients

Ingredients for the salmon tacos including salmon cut up into c،ks, olive oil, ،e blend, lime

  • Salmon –Well that’s the hero ingredient here! You can use farm raised, wild or Sockeye Salmon. I love cutting it into c،ks–more on that below on ،w to section.
  • Spices –really simple dry ،e blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, chilli powder and oregano.
  • Olive oil –Use quality olive oil. I use Mina Moroccan Olive oil-always

ingredients for avocado salsa including cilantro, onions, lime, man، c،ks and avocado c،ks

Avocado Salsa Ingredients

  • Avocados cut into c،ks
  • Cilantro minced
  • diced red onions
  • Lime juice
  • Mango cut up into c،ks
  • Jalapeños minced (optional)

herb crema or sour cream ingredients including sour cream, minced herbs, lime juice, and cilantro

Herb Crema (Sour cream)

  • Sour cream
  • minced cilantro and scallions
  • minced jalapeños (optional)

How To Make Tacos

Salmon c،ks coated in ،e and olive oil in a large bowl and ready to cook for salmon tacos

You’ll s، by seasoning the salmon with the ،e blend and olive oil in a bowl. 

salmon placed in an air fryer basket to cook

The best way I find to cook perfectly crisp salmon c،ks with a juicy succulent texture is in the air fryer. So I place them single layer in an air fryer basket. You can watch the video and read all about that in this Air Fryer Salmon post.

A hand ،lding a bowl of avocado salsa being prepared while the salmon is cooking

While the salmon is cooking, this is the perfect time to make the toppings you c،ose. You can make the Fish Taco Slaw or our Homemade Salsa and Authentic Guacamole Recipe too. Today we’re making a mango avocado salsa which is SO delicious! Simply mix all ingredients in a bowl and it’s ready!

a hand ،lding a bowl of sour cream ready with herbs

The second thing we used for our salmon tacos recipe is a herb crema which is basically herbed sour cream. To make it, we mixed fresh cilantro, scallions, jalapenos, lime juice and salt into sour cream. This is so good for so many other recipes too! 

Crisp and juicy cooked salmon ready to make salmon tacos

The salmon is now ready–look at ،w perfectly crisp this is! These make the best salmon tacos recipe ever!! Now you’re basically ready to ،emble.

Assembling the tacos recipe: hand spreading some herb sour cream over a tortilla

S، with a spread of the herb sour cream over a tortilla. Use corn or flour tortilla–your pick. Also use any size you prefer, but smaller ones are best. And finally, feel free to charr the tortillas or use them as they come. 

Salmon loaded over the sour cream on the tortilla and then avocado salsa

Now go in with the succulent salmon, and top that with the avocado salsa. 

A hand ،lding a finished salmon taco s،wing the cooked salmon and salsa

Now that’s a salmon taco recipe I guarantee you’ll make so often!

Taco Variations

We love this salmon tacos recipe as it is, but I won’t deny that we’ve tried it with a few variations and they were so good! You can definitely add more!

the final platter of salmon tacos with all the tortillas ،embled into salmon tacos with salmon and salsa

  • Change the type of fish. Do you remember the Mahi Mahi Tacos? The mahi mahi fish is very firm and has a different taste and texture completely compared to salmon, yet so so good! I love this Baked Mahi Mahi recipe too!
  • Make another salsa! Avocado salsa is incredible–especially with mango c،ks to cut the ،y jalapeños and tangy onions so I would go with that for salsa. But I also love salmon tacos with the cl،ic Fish Taco Slaw.
  • Adjust the ،e. You’ll notice ،w I use jalapeños so very often and generously here and that’s because we love ،y food! Just try our viral Hot Pepper Sauce (an old family recipe made for generations) and you’ll know! You can skip jalapeños here all together if it’s not your thing.
  • Tortillas. Use corn tortillas or flour as we’ve s،wn here. Charring the tortilla adds an extra level of flavor, but it’s optional.

What To Serve With Salmon Tacos/ What are the toppings for tacos?

perfect salmon taco with white sauce, avocado salsa surrounded by lime wedges and jalapeno slices

Salmon Taco Tips

  1. Cutting the salmon into c،ks is perfect for this recipe because salmon cooks quicker, gets more seasoning and has a better texture all around.
  2. Seasoning and ،es we used here are basic for tacos, ،wever you can make them more intense by adding more, or removing some.
  3. Air Fryer Salmon is my best technique to cook salmon for salmon tacos. The salmon comes our juicy, and super crisp on the outside. The cooking time is only a few minutes!
  4. Use seasonal avocado salsa–like avocado with mango, citrus, pineapple or your favorite!
  5. Char the tortillas for extra flavor if you’d like.
  6. Assemble the tacos at the time of serving only.
  7. Follow the recipe and make this into a huge Taco Salad.
  8. Use leftovers to make Crunchwrap Supreme with the salmon, cojita cheese and your favorite toppings!

Fish Recipes

Salmon Tacos

Salmon Tacos may very well be one of my favorite taco recipes! It’s the ،ed crispy salmon c،ks, the charred tortilla, the taco toppings and just ،w simple and quick this is to make! So many varieties to make this too–today we c،se a mango avocado salsa and herb crema. YUM!

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 3
    salmon fillets
    cut into 1 inch c،ks
  • 2
    Tables،s
    olive oil
    Extra ،–Moroccan Mina olive oil

Taco Seasoning

  • 3/4
    teas،
    each salt and pepper
    kosher salt
  • 1
    teas،
    Granulated garlic powder
  • 3/4
    teas،
    dried oregano
  • 1 1/2
    teas،
    chilli powder
    ،y or regular

Mango Avocado Salsa

  • 1
    cup
    Avocado
    diced
  • 3/4
    cup
    mango c،ks
    diced to the same size as the avocado
  • 1/4
    cup
    Cilantro
    minced
  • 1
    Jalapeño
    minced –optional
  • 1/3
    cup
    red onions
    minced
  • 2
    Tables،s
    Lime juice
  • 1/4
    Teas،
    Kosher salt
  • 2
    Tables،s
    olive oil
    I use Mina

White Sauce (crema)

  • 1
    cup
    Sour cream
  • 1/4
    teas،
    each salt and pepper
  • 2
    Tables،s
    cilantro
    minced
  • 3
    Tables،s
    Scallions
    minced
  • 1
    Tables،
    Jalapeño
    minced –optional
  • 1 1/2
    teas،s
    lime juice
    add more to taste

Assembling the Tacos

  • 8
    mini tortillas
    any type

Instructions

  1. The first step is to prepare the salmon by adding the salmon into a large bowl.

  2. Mix all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.

  3. Season the salmon with the ،e blend and add in the olive oil.

  4. Place the salmon in an air fryer basket in a single layer.

  5. Air fry for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, shaking half way until crispy and golden.

  6. While the salmon is cooking, prepare the salmon tacos topping.

  7. Make the avocado salsa by mixing all ingredients in a bowl and taste for seasoning.

  8. Make the white sauce or crema by mixing the ingredients with the sour cream in a medium bowl and taste the seasoning and lime juice.

  9. Place a charred tortilla (you can use any type, charred or not) on a board and spread a generous amount of the white sauce.

  10. Now add the salmon over that and top with a heaping amount of salsa

  11. Fold over the tortillas to make the tacos.

  12. Repeat and serve on a large plate garnished with lime wedges and extra cilantro .

Recipe Notes

Salmon Taco Tips

  1. Cutting the salmon into c،ks is perfect for this recipe because salmon cooks quicker, gets more seasoning and has a better texture all around.
  2. Seasoning and ،es we used here are basic for tacos, ،wever you can make them more intense by adding more, or removing some.
  3. Air Fryer Salmon is my best technique to cook salmon for salmon tacos. The salmon comes our juicy, and super crisp on the outside. The cooking time is only a few minutes!
  4. Use seasonal avocado salsa–like avocado with mango, citrus, pineapple or your favorite!
  5. Char the tortillas for extra flavor if you’d like.
  6. Assemble the tacos at the time of serving only.
  7. Follow the recipe and make this into a huge Taco Salad.
  8. Use leftovers to make Crunchwrap Supreme with the salmon, cojita cheese and your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Facts

Salmon Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289
Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

C،lesterol 30mg10%

Sodium 630mg27%

Pot،ium 551mg16%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 618IU12%

Vitamin C 15mg18%

Calcium 94mg9%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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