These tacos are ready for Taco Tuesday! Switch up your taco game by also trying our Smoky Chicken Tinga Tacos, Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor, or Baja Fish Tacos! I have an obsession with fish tacos and eat them whenever I get the chance. My baja fish tacos recipe that I posted a while back is always a huge hit with the family and still one of my favorite seafood recipes I’ve shared on the blog. But this easy fish tacos recipe is totally different and will be gracing our table on repeat this summer.
You’ll love this Salmon Fish Taco Recipe
These delicious blackened salmon tacos speak to my soul. Rich, tender, flaky salmon crusted with spicy (but not too spicy) seasoning teams up with a super simple avocado salsa that’s kinda like guac, except not since the avocado is diced, not mashed, and kinda like salsa, except not since there’s no tomato in it. Just go with it, okay? All of that gets piled onto small tortillas that we like to char on the stove top or grill for that authentic food truck feel. This is one seriously happy-making fish taco recipe that will make you want to slow down and savor while you dream about relaxing vacations and eating al fresco at the ocean in Mexico. Salmon is easily my favorite fish. I love all seafood, but salmon was my first love when it came to fish and I doubt it will ever be replaced. These salmon tacos are great for entertaining, but they are also a favorite on busy weeknights because they can be made from start to finish in under 30 minutes. Our girls devour them on taco night and always ask for more.
Salmon Fish Tacos Ingredients
Salmon: I used Coho salmon fillets with the skin on because it tastes amazing and I love its beautiful, deep red salmon color. Spice rub: I made my own blackening seasoning of chipotle chili powder, ancho chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, ground coriander, dried oregano, and black pepper. All spices I always have on hand in my cupboard, but if you don’t have chipotle or ancho chili powder you could just sub regular chili powder instead and it would be good. You could also add some cayenne pepper if you want it extra spicy. Tortillas: I can never make up my mind whether I prefer warm corn tortillas or flour tortillas with these salmon tacos. Both are delicious! Avocado Salsa: Made with ripe avocados, red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, minced garlic, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. Lettuce: I love the extra crunch and contrast some crispy chopped romaine lettuce gives, but this Asian slaw would also be delicious on these salmon tacos.
The spice mixture is so good on this salmon. It creates the most incredible crust that perfectly compliments the flavor of the fish without overwhelming it. You can use as much or as little of the rub as you like, but I tend to sprinkle it on pretty generously. The best salmon fish tacos absolutely need the best salmon. Salmon is a delicious, nutritious fish with lots of health benefits. It’s packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, so it’s something I love feeding my family at least once a week.
How to Make Salmon Tacos
Thaw the salmon portions in the fridge, then mix together the spice rub and sprinkle over the fish to coat. Then you have to make a decision about whether to cook the salmon on the stove top, the grill, or bake it in the oven.
On the Stove Top
To cook the salmon on the stove top: The biggest pro of cooking the salmon on the stove top is that you can do it indoors, which means blackened salmon tacos year round! The downside is that you don’t get those gorgeous grill marks or smoky grill flavor. We probably make these salmon tacos in the cast iron skillet more than we make them outdoors just because it seems to be so convenient.
On the Grill
If you do backyard entertaining during the summer, grilled salmon tacos are the way to go though. To cook salmon on the grill: I love the smoky, charred flavor a grill adds and that you can char the tortillas right on the grill next to the salmon. The downside involves heating up the grill and depending on where you live, you might not be able to grill year round. But grilled salmon tacos is my favorite approach when we are having friends over for a backyard cookout.
In the Oven
You could also bake the salmon, if that’s preferable to you. To bake the salmon in the oven:
Avocado Salsa for Blackened Salmon Tacos
This avocado salsa is so easy to pull together. The biggest trick is to dice the avocado so that when you stir everything together it doesn’t get mashed up like guacamole. I use a sharp knife to score the avocado inside it’s skin, then use a spoon to scoop out the diced avocado into a bowl. Then just add the chopped cilantro, finely diced jalapeno and red onion, minced garlic, a little salt and pepper, and lime juice and give everything a stir. You can make this first and then cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge while you cook the salmon so that it’s ready to go when it’s time to eat your salmon tacos.
What to put on this Salmon Fish Tacos Recipe
I think these salmon tacos are just perfect served on warm tortillas with the creamy avocado salsa, some crunchy romaine, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, but here are some more ideas for dressing up your salmon tacos.
Corn: Just grill a couple of cobbs of corn and slice the kernels off the cob, then sprinkle them on your tacos! Salsa: I’ll never say no to homemade restaurant-style salsa, corn salsa, pineapple salsa, or mango salsa. Pico de Gallo Cotija cheese Extra cilantro Lime wedges Diced fresh mango Sliced green onions
What to serve with Salmon Tacos
If you are looking for some delicious sides to round out your meal, these are some of our favorites
Mexican Rice Refried Beans Mexican Street Corn Crunchy slaw Fried Plantains
How to store Salmon Fish Tacos
If you cook extra salmon to meal prep and have some leftover for lunches later in the week, you can keep it separate from the tortillas and fixings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I don’t really recommend freezing the cooked salmon and reheating.
More Easy Salmon Recipes
Love salmon? Here are more of our favorite salmon recipes for you to try! Most are super quick and easy to make for delicious and healthy weeknight meals!
Garam Masala Salmon Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs Smoked Salmon Chowder Miso Salmon 15 Minute Pan Seared Salmon
Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Salmon
Hot Smoked Salmon
Baked Salmon with Mango Salsa
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