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Easy Salmon Tacos – 20 Minute Recipe

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Crispy roasted salmon topped with a creamy cilantro lime slaw nestled in a warm tortilla. These salmon tacos will be your new go-to taco meal that the whole family will love!

Blackened salmon tacos topped with a green slaw on a white serving platter with lime wedges next to them.

We are obsessed with this salmon tacos recipe! It makes the perfect easy meal for taco Tuesday or any day of the week! My family loved them and the Cilantro lime dressing on the slaw takes them to a whole new level of flavor!

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • These super fast and easy salmon tacos take 20 minutes to make and are the BEST healthy dinner that everyone will love!
  • The salmon is seasoned with avocado oil and then rubbed with taco seasoning and baked until perfectly tender and flaky.
  • The creamy, refreshing, and tangy slaw is amazing!
  • It is a natural gluten and dairy-free recipe!

To assemble the tacos I charred some corn tortillas on an open flame for a few minutes then topped them with with the most amazing crunchy green slaw. For a fully paleo version of this recipe, these paleo corn tortillas will totally work!

Wash it down with a grapefruit margarita and you have yourself one fun Mexican-themed dinner that you will want to make over and over again!

Fish tacos topped with green slaw.

Ingredients you will need for this salmon tacos recipe

  • Salmon – I used wild-caught. You can use one large piece of salmon or salmon filets
  • Avocado oil – olive oil also works
  • Taco seasoning – You can use homemade taco seasoning or store-bought
  • Green cabbage – store-bought, shredded cabbage works in a pinch, or you can buy and shred your own. Shredded romaine lettuce also works.
  • Cucumber – for extra crunch, diced green bell peppers will also work.
  • Cilantro lime dressing – I made homemade cilantro dressing but store-bought will also work. I like Primal Kitchen brand.
  • Corn tortillas – I used sprouted corn tortillas that are gluten-free but any will work in this recipe. You can even use flour tortillas.
  • Cilantro – for a nice garnish on the tacos – optional of course but it adds a nice clean, herby finish to the tacos.
Ingredients for salmon tacos with cilantro lime slaw with labels over each ingredient.

How do you make Salmon Fish Tacos?

You can make these salmon fish tacos in 20 minutes in only a few simple steps.

  1. Season and cook the salmon. Pat the salmon dry and brush it with avocado oil all over. Place it skin-side down on the baking sheet and sprinkle it with the taco seasoning. Use your hands to rub the seasoning all over the salmon. Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes. Per the recipe card below.
  2. Make the coleslaw. In a medium bowl combine the shredded cabbage, diced cucumber, cilantro, and the dressing and toss to coat everything in the dressing.
  3. Assemble the tacos. Chunk the salmon up using a fork, char some tortillas on the stovetop then pile the salmon into the tortillas and top with the slaw. Enjoy!
Large piece of salmon on brown parchment paper on a baking sheet.
Season and bake the salmon
Green cabbage slaw mixed with a creamy dressing in a round, glass bowl.
Mix up the slaw
Cooked, charred salmon on a baking sheet with a fork breaking off of a piece with limes on the pan with the salmon.
Break up the salmon
Three salmon tacos on a white pan with a bowl of salt behind them and a bowl of green dressing in front of them with green salad on top of the tacos.
Build your tacos

Check out this guide to cooking salmon if you are new to cooking it. I found it very helpful!

What to serve with salmon tacos?

The tangy lime dressing mixed in with the tender, taco-seasoned salmon goes perfectly with a crunchy slaw. This salmon tacos meal makes the best healthy Mexican dinner. Here are a few other recipe ideas to add to your meal that would really make it a party!

Potatoes also go great with fish so these sweet potato wedges or these smashed potatoes would also be wonderful with these tacos.

Storing suggestions

If you have leftover cooked salmon then you can keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat it in the microwave or in the oven at 375 degrees for 5-6 minutes.

You can also store the coleslaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days as well.

More healthy salmon recipes to try!

Charred fish inside a yellow tortilla with green cabbage slaw on top with more tacos behind it.

Did you make this salmon tacos recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. You can also tag me on Instagram @pinchmegoodfood so I can see your creation.

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20 Minute Easy Salmon Tacos – (Gluten Free)

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  • Author: Amy
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5–6 tacos 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

Crispy salmon tacos are the best healthy and easy meal everyone will love! They are topped with a creamy cilantro lime slaw and served inside warm corn tortillas. This will become your new favorite taco recipe!

Ingredients

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For the salmon

  • 1.5 pound piece of salmon or 3 (5 ounce) salmon filets
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Salt and pepper – to taste

For the slaw 

For assembling the tacos

  • 5–6 yellow corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh torn cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare and cook the salmon. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the salmon dry with a clean paper towel and place it onto the baking sheet. Drizzle it with the oil then sprinkle on the taco season and use your hands to rub it into the salmon, making sure it gets seasoned all over. Place the salmon into the oven and cook it for 8-10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to broil then cook it for 2-3 more minutes. Note: The salmon will be done once it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F at the thickest part of the salmon. 
  2. Mix up the slaw. Add all of the slaw ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine. Set aside. 
  3. Assemble the tacos. Once the salmon is done cooking, remove it from the oven then use a fork to break it up into large chunks. Warm and char the tortillas over a flame on the stovetop or in a pan. Fill the tortillas with some chunks of cooked salmon and top with a spoonful of the creamy slaw. You can sprinkle on some more lime and cilantro too!

 

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Notes

  • Salmon – you can use one large piece of salmon or 3 salmon filets. The cook time will vary based on the size and thickness of the salmon you are using. 
  • Storing – you can store any leftover salmon or slaw in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minute
  • Category: Healthy Dinner Idea
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

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