Description

Blackened salmon tacos are a flavorful fusion of smoky, spicy salmon tucked into warm tortillas and topped with fresh garnishes like slaw and avocado. Quick to prepare and packed with bold taste, they’re a perfect weeknight dinner or entertaining dish.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 corn or flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1 avocado or 1/2 cup avocado crema
1 lime, cut into wedges
Fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

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Instructions

Pat the salmon fillets dry and coat them with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper to create the blackened seasoning.
Rub the seasoning evenly over both sides of each fillet.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of olive oil and sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and blackened.
Remove from heat and let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes before flaking into large chunks.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
Assemble tacos by layering salmon, slaw, avocado or avocado crema, and optional toppings like cilantro, onion, and sour cream.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level.Use store-bought blackened seasoning for convenience.Store leftover salmon separately; reheat gently in a skillet or oven.Only assemble tacos just before serving to maintain texture.Make it gluten-free by using certified gluten-free tortillas and seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 75mg