Enjoy a taste of the tropics with these blackened salmon tacos topped with a refreshing mango avocado salsa. The spicy blackened salmon pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy salsa, making these tacos a delicious and satisfying meal. Learn how to make them at home with this easy recipe.
Ingredients for Blackened Salmon Tacos:
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Ingredients for Mango Avocado Salsa:
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Blackened Salmon Tacos:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and sprinkle generously with blackening seasoning.
- Place the salmon on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and blackened on the outside. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before flaking with a fork.
- While the salmon is cooking, make the mango avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Warm the flour tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
- To assemble the tacos, place some shredded cabbage on each tortilla, top with flaked blackened salmon, and spoon the mango avocado salsa over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
About the Main Ingredients:
- Salmon: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is a healthy and flavorful fish that pairs well with bold spices like blackening seasoning.
- Mango: Adds a sweet and tropical flavor to the salsa, balancing out the spiciness of the blackened salmon.
- Avocado: Provides creaminess and a source of healthy fats to the salsa.
- Blackening Seasoning: A blend of spices including paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder, blackening seasoning adds heat and flavor to the salmon.