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Best Ever Salmon Tacos Recipe

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These Best Ever Salmon Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal featuring perfectly grilled salmon fillets, fresh cabbage, and zesty sauces all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a light and healthy dinner, these tacos are bursting with bold flavors and vibrant textures.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tacos

  • 8 tortillas
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • ½ cup chipotle sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Grill salmon: Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salmon fillets ensuring full coverage on both sides. Season the top side with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Grill the salmon for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and flaky.
  2. Flake salmon: Remove the salmon from the grill and use a fork to gently flake each fillet into large, bite-sized pieces.
  3. Assemble tacos: Place the flaked salmon evenly between two tortillas each. Drizzle the salsa verde and chipotle sauce over the salmon, then top with shredded cabbage. Optionally, squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos before serving to add brightness.

Notes

  • Use an indoor grill pan if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.
  • For extra spice, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • Warm tortillas before assembling to make them more pliable.
  • Can be served with additional toppings like avocado slices or fresh cilantro.
  • Salmon can be replaced with other firm-fleshed fish if desired.