Salmon Tacos
These are the BEST Salmon Tacos! Juicy baked salmon is topped with a homemade fish taco sauce, optional pineapple salsa, and served with your choice of warm tortilla.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 (6 oz) filets salmon thawed if frozen (bones removed), then pat dry
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Tortillas for serving (flour or corn)
- Pineapple Salsa for serving
- Fish Taco Sauce for serving
Instructions
- Mix paprika, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Place salmon onto the prepared baking sheet, drizzle evenly with the oil, then sprinkle on the spices, patting them down to make sure they stick to the salmon.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking.*
- Remove from the oven, flake the salmon into large chunks with a fork, then taste and re-season, if necessary.
- Place the salmon chunks in a warm tortilla, top with pineapple salsa and fish taco sauce, then enjoy!
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Notes
*The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145 degrees F for salmon, which will result in well-done salmon. Shoot for 125-130 degrees F for a medium cooked salmon.
Nutritional information is for 6 oz of the cooked salmon and does not include additional toppings or tortillas.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 881mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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