Description
Enjoy these vibrant and flavorful Salmon Tacos with a fresh Pineapple Avocado Salsa. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salmon:
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- For the Pineapple Avocado Salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- Salt to taste
- For the Tacos:
- 8–12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce or cabbage, crumbled cotija cheese, pickled red onions, lime crema
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat salmon dry. Mix olive oil with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Brush over salmon.
- 2. Cook the Salmon: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or pan-sear in a skillet with olive oil for 3-5 minutes per side until cooked through and flaky.
- 3. Make the Salsa: In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado, pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and minced jalapeño (if using). Season with salt.
- 4. Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel, or char over a flame until pliable.
- 5. Flake Salmon: Once cooked, let salmon rest briefly, then flake into bite-sized pieces.
- 6. Assemble Tacos: Fill warmed tortillas with flaked salmon, top with pineapple avocado salsa, and add any desired optional toppings.
Notes
Store leftover cooked salmon and pineapple avocado salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Consume within 1-3 days for best quality. Reheat salmon gently if desired; serve salsa cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g