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Grilled Salmon Tacos

Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Salsa are a fresh, vibrant, and easy meal perfect for weeknights, taco nights, or outdoor gatherings. Featuring smoky grilled salmon and creamy homemade avocado salsa layered in warm tortillas, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes and offers a healthy, flavorful alternative to traditional tacos.
High in protein, rich in healthy fats, and full of zesty, satisfying flavor, these tacos will quickly become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the salmon:

  • 1 pound salmon fillets preferably wild-caught
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime sliced for serving

For the avocado salsa:

  • 2 ripe avocados diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the tacos:

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

Optional toppings:

  • shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, sour cream, extra cilantro

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the salmon.

  • Pat the salmon dry and rub it with olive oil. Season it with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Grill the salmon.

  • Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface. Grill the salmon skin-side down first for about 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until cooked through and flaky.

Step 3: Make the avocado salsa.

  • In a bowl, gently combine diced avocados, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to keep the salsa chunky.

Step 4: Warm the tortillas.

  • Heat the tortillas on a dry skillet or grill for 20–30 seconds on each side until warm and slightly charred.

Step 5: Assemble the tacos.

  • Flake the grilled salmon into chunks. Layer the salmon into each tortilla, top with avocado salsa, and add any extra toppings like cabbage, cotija cheese, or sour cream.

Step 6: Serve and enjoy.

  • Finish with a fresh squeeze of lime over the tacos and serve immediately.
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