Salmon Tacos with Mango Corn Salsa
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(21)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 lb salmon fillet (see notes)
- 2–3 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 ears sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- One 14-ounce can refried beans, or regular black beans, or 2 avocados
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup avocado oil for softening
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Preparation
Step 1
Prep: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Season the Salmon: Toss the salmon with the taco seasoning and avocado oil until well-coated – you can do this in a bowl or directly on the baking sheet. If your taco seasoning does not have salt, add some salt to the salmon.
Step 3
Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon for 8 minutes, close to the top of the oven, or until it slips apart easily when pressed with a fork.
Step 4
Make the Salsa: While the salmon is baking, chop up your salsa ingredients and toss together in a bowl. Season to taste.
Step 5
Soften the Tortillas: To soften the corn tortillas, heat up some oil in a large skillet and give the tortilla a quick one-sided dip into the hot oil and transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Stack them up as you go so the heat and oil distribute between all the tortillas. Alternatively, wrap the tortillas in a few damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to steam them.
Step 6
Assemble the Tacos: Mash avocado or spread refried beans on the bottom of the tortilla. Add a couple of pieces of salmon; press to gently smash them. Top with a big scoop of the salsa. Finish with lime squeezes and a drizzle of honey.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Purchasing Salmon:
Look for salmon fillets that are nice and thick so you can cube it. Cut the skin off and then cut into large cubes.
Salmon Doneness:
Cook salmon to your preference. Medium well is recommended where it’s almost cooked through but still soft.
Salsa Spiciness:
As written, this salsa is mild, but a jalapeño would be a great addition for heat.
Tortillas:
Use a thicker tortilla (corn and flour blend) or follow the recipe for softening regular corn tortillas.
Taco Seasoning:
If using a mild one, add extra chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder for more flavor.
Air-Frying The Salmon:
This would work well using an Air Fryer recipe. Replace seasonings with taco seasoning.
