Suitable for gluten free diets. Weight Watchers Points included. I am talking only needs 3 basic ingredients – aka salmon, taco seasoning mix and tortillas. Throw it in a hot skillet, air fryer, or on the grill and they are ready before you know it. The only question is what fun things will you do with that cooking time you have just saved. Recipe Link : 10 Minute Blackened Salmon. And you can totally customize these seafood tacos to your taste – Taco Bar anyone??? Top with any veggies you have, your favorite sauce and you are good to go. Oh, and feel free to flavor the fillets with spice blends you have in your store cupboard!
YOU WILL LOVE THIS BECAUSE
Can be made with fresh or defrosted frozen salmon.It is make-ahead and meal prep friendly.So easy to double or triple the recipe.It is gluten-free and super tastyGreat for quick weeknight dinners, Mexican nights and seafood night.
Tools Needed
A large enough skillet for sizzling.Your regular mixing bowl or plate.A slotted turner.Taco Seasoning or preferred homemade seasonings.
So, let’s grab our everyday ingredients and get to work on these Fish Tacos.
How To Make Salmon Tacos at Home
Dry the salmon fillets and place on a plate or in a mixing bowl.Pat the spice on both sides of the fish till evenly coated. Heat oil a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.Add the fillets skin side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until salmon is halfway done. You will see the line where it is half cooked and a paler pink shows halfway up the salmon fillet. Flip the salmon fillets over and cook for another 3-4 minutes till cooked through and a nice brown (but not quite black) crust develops. Flake the salmon. Please note: thicker fillets may need an extra few minutes to cook and you may need to reduce the heat to prevent the salmon from burning before cooked through.Warm tortillas according to package instructionsAssemble tortillas with cabbage, cooked flaked salmon, desired toppings and the sriracha mayo.
How To Make Air Fryer Salmon Tacos
Preheat air fryer to 350F / 180C.Lightly spray salmon fillets with some cooking spray and sprinkle on the Taco Seasoning.Place salmon fillets in air fryer basket. Make sure they are not touching.Cook for 8-12 minutes, to your desired level of doneness Please note: thicker fillets may need an extra few minutes to cook and you may need to reduce the heat to prevent the salmon from burning before cooked through.Flake the salmon.Warm tortillas according to package instructionsAssemble tortillas with cabbage, cooked flaked salmon, desired toppings and the sriracha mayo
Seafood Taco Tips
Reduce heat under the skillet a little bit if the fillets start to burn before they are cooked through.Make sure your skillet is hot and don’t overcrowd. If you do the food will start to steam and *wash off the seasoning as well as slowing down the cooking process.Don’t keep flipping the salmon back and forth, try and flip it only once.
Thicker salmon fillets may need another 1-2 minutes to cook through. You will see the line where it is half cooked and a paler pink shows halfway up the salmon fillet (see pictures below). Do not overcook the salmon, once done, take them out of the skillet or Air fryer, etc. Insert an instant-read digital thermometer into the middle of the fillets. A reading of 120F to 130F for medium-rare or 135°F to 145°F for more cooked. Make sure frozen salmon is fully thawed before cooking to avoid uneven cook times as well as adding water to the pan which boils the salmon instead of frying.
Meal Prep And Prep Ahead
Prep Ahead – That’s another great thing about the salmon folks, it’s amaaaaazing for MEAL PREPPING!!! You can absolutely make this ahead of time and store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. How To Use Them For Meals – serve as an appetizer or snack or use them up as suggested below.
Salmon Pasta.Salmon Lettuce Wraps.Salmon Quesadillas.Shredded Salmon Burgers.
Variations
Blackened Salmon Tacos
My favorite variation on this recipe is to make blackened salmon tacos. Simply substitute the taco seasoning for 1 1/2 tablespoon of blackening seasoning. And to add even more flavor, top them off with this easy homemade remoulade sauce. Soooooo dang good!
Spicy Salmon Tacos
To make a spicier version, add a bit of cayenne pepper to the seasoning and add throw in some chopped jalapeños.
FAQ’s
Can You Make Salmon Tacos with Frozen Salmon?
Yep. You can use frozen fish in this easy salmon fish taco recipe. To defrost your frozen salmon, simply follow one of these two methods: Overnight Defrost Option
Add frozen salmon fillets to a bowl.Cover the bowl and put it in your refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.Remove from the fridge and drain any water from the salmon before using them.
Quick Defrost Option:
Fill a large bowl with cold water.Place the frozen fillets in a resealable ziploc bag. Submerge it in water for up to an hour till the salmon defrosts depending on the size of the fillets. Check a couple of times during the process in case they have defrosted faster.
Serving Suggestions
Pineapple Mango Salsa.Tomato Choka.Easy 4 Ingredient Corn Tortillas.Mango Margarita.
More Taco Recipes
Shrimp Tacos.Instant Pot Chicken Tacos.Easy Grilled Lamb Tacos.Air Fryer Chickpea Tacos.Or check out these Air Fryer Salmon Fillets.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my easy Salmon Tacos recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans, and much more for you. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
