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Easy Salmon Tacos with Fresh Pico de Gallo
These easy salmon tacos are stuffed with spice rubbed salmon bites and freshly made Pico de Gallo for an ultra healthy meal. Made in just 20 minutes, they are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner on any busy evening.
I love tacos for an easy meal on a busy evening. They are fast and customizable with different toppings. Plus, they are full of healthy, quick cooking protein.
These salmon tacos are great, but I also love regular fish tacos and these creative shrimp tacos for a fast healthy meal. They are all perfect for healthy meal prep lunches, fast weeknight dinners, and taco nights!
Why You’ll Love These Salmon Tacos
Grab a sheet pan and your spices!
You’ll be serving up THE MOST FLAVORFUL salmon morsels drizzled in limey fresh Pico in less than 20 minutes!
Seriously SO TASTY and CRAVEWORTHY, these are better than restaurant fish tacos (in my humble opinion ☺️)
This has become a go-to recipe for weeknights AND weekend meals at my house because it’s SOO delicious & satisfying while coming together super-fast!
✔️ Protein Packed
✔️ Flavor Packed
✔️ Easy
✔️ Simple Ingredients
✔️ One Sheet Pan
✔️ Fresh Tasting
✔️ Fun To Eat
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Ingredients:
6 servings
- 2 lbs boneless salmon filets, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 Tbsps chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil
- sprouted corn tortillas for serving
- lime wedges for serving
Pico de Gallo:
- 4 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 fresh lime, juiced
- sea salt and pepper to taste
How to make salmon tacos:
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees f. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Place the salmon pieces onto your prepared baking tray and sprinkle with all of the seasonings. Drizzle with the oil and toss well to coat all sides, then arrange the pieces so they all have space on the sheet pan.
Step 3. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon starts to brown and flakes easily.
Step 4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss all of your Pico ingredients together. Taste and add more of what it needs to make it just perfect for your taste.
Step 5. To assemble your tacos, add salmon pieces to your tortillas, then top with the fresh Pico as desired.
Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and enjoy!
💚Rachel Maser
Rachel’s Tips for Best Salmon Tacos
- Use salmon that is fresh or has been flash frozen.
- If using frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Keep the salmon pieces cut to the same size so they cook evenly.
- Warm or toast your corn tortillas before serving.
Serving and Topping Suggestions
The fresh pico de gallo adds loads of flavor to this fish taco recipe, but you can also customize them with many toppings. Here are a few ideas:
- Cilantro Lime Slaw
- Avocado slices
- Cotija cheese
- Feta cheese
- Mango salsa
- Salsa Verde
- Homemade Salsa
- Bean dip
- Chipotle dip
Recipe FAQ’s
Can I use Frozen salmon to make salmon tacos?
Absolutely, just make sure you thaw the salmon before cooking.
Can I make salmon tacos using the air fryer?
Yes, and it is actually just a little faster. You can air fry your salmon at 400°F for just 10 minutes instead of 15.
More Taco Recipes You’ll Love:
Easy Salmon Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless salmon filets, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 Tbsps chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil
- sprouted corn tortillas for serving
- lime wedges for serving
Pico de Gallo:
- 4 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 fresh lime, juiced
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees f. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon pieces onto your prepared baking tray and sprinkle with all of the seasonings. Drizzle with the oil and toss well to coat all sides, then arrange the pieces so they all have space on the sheet pan.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon starts to brown and flakes easily.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss all of your Pico ingredients together. Taste and add more of what it needs to make it just perfect for your taste.
- To assemble your tacos, add salmon pieces to your tortillas, then top with the fresh Pico as desired.
- Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
