Salmon Tacos Recipe
This Salmon Tacos Recipe is packed with bold, smoky blackened salmon and drizzled with a creamy homemade bang bang sauce for the perfect sweet-heat balance. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a fresh, flavor-loaded dinner that’s easy enough for busy weeknights.
Servings: 6
Calories: 233kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 lb Salmon Fillets center-cut, skin removed, cut into 1.5” cubes
- 2 tbsp Blackened seasoning click for my recipe
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
Tacos
- 6 tortillas
- Shredded cabbage
- Bang Bang Sauce click for my recipe
- cilantro chopped
- Red onions thinly sliced or diced
- Cherry tomatoes quartered or halved
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry on a cutting board to remove excess moisture for better browning.
- Sprinkle the blackened seasoning evenly over all sides, gently pressing it in.
- Heat a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt and sizzle.
- Arrange the salmon in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop a good sear. Flip and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through. Remove from the pan and serve warm.
- Warm the tortillas on a skillet or griddle until lightly toasted and golden.
- Fill tortillas with the salmon, drizzle with sauce, and add your desired toppings.
Notes
- Pat the salmon dry before seasoning: Removing excess moisture helps the salmon brown instead of steam.
- Give the salmon space: Cook in batches if needed so the fish sears properly instead of overcrowding the pan.
- Cook just until it flakes: Salmon cooks quickly, and stopping once it flakes easily keeps it tender.
- Warm the tortillas: Heating them before assembling helps prevent cracking and makes the tacos easier to fold.
- Adjust the cook time depending on whether you're using salmon bites or salmon fillets since fillets need 2-3 minutes more.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
