What fish is best for tacos?

Any fish works well in tacos, so long as you like the fish! If you don’t eat fish often and aren’t sure where to start, tilapia and salmon are both excellent in fish tacos.

What fish is most common in fish tacos?

Tilapia is the most common fish in fish tacos, but all tilapia is farmed. Because wild-caught fish is better for you, I suggest using Pacific Whiting or Flounder instead for more traditional fish tacos. Salmon isn’t white, but it’s SO good for you and it’s excellent in fish tacos!

Is this recipe for salmon tacos healthy for you?

Yes! Fish tacos are only as healthy as the ingredients in them, so I recommend choosing fish that isn’t breaded or fried. I’d also choose homemade coleslaw to avoid additives in the dressing. The rest of the toppings – chopped avocado, finely diced cilantro, diced tomatoes, etc. – are all excellent and healthy!

Easy Spicy Salmon Tacos with Slaw | Dinner in 10 Minutes!

Easy Spicy Salmon Tacos with Slaw

Four salmon tacos on a plate: tortillas filled with flaked salmon, creamy slaw, crumbled cotija cheese, sliced radishes, and garnished with fresh cilantro. Text overlay reads "Spicy Salmon Tacos"

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Spicy salmon tacos with a creamy, tangy cilantro slaw, all ready in 10 minutes? Yes, please! This quick and easy salmon tacos recipe is sure to be a family favorite – it’s mouthwateringly delicious with just enough of a kick!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Main Meals
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Salmon

4 salmon fillets (about 1 lb total, skin on) (450g)
2 tsp chili powder (5g)
2 tsp cumin (5g)
1 tsp coarse sea salt (4g)
½ tsp onion powder (1.5g)
½ tsp garlic powder (1.5g)
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste) (0.6g)
8 tortillas (corn or flour) (480g)

Cilantro Lime Slaw

¼ cup olive oil (56g)
¼ cup water, lime juice, or apple cider vinegar (60g)
½ cup green onions, chopped (4-5 whole green onions) (50g)
½ cup cilantro leaves (½ bunch) (10g)
1-2 garlic cloves, minced (5g)
½ tsp salt (2g)
2 limes, juiced (about 3 tsp lime juice) (15g)
½ cup Greek yogurt, plain yogurt, sour cream, or mayo (or any combination of these) (120g)
3-4 cups green cabbage, shredded (210-280g)
½ cup carrots, julienned (optional) (55g)
½ cup red cabbage, shredded (optional) (35g)

Toppings (optional as desired)

½ cup tomatoes, diced (100g)
½ cup shredded cheese (55g)
½ cup avocado, diced (75g)
½ cup cilantro, chopped (10g)
½ cup red onion, diced (80g)
1 batch Lime Crema (or plain sour cream)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray, and place your salmon filets on the aluminum foil skin side down. Season the fish liberally with the spice mix.
Prepare the slaw while you wait for the oven. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a large mixing bowl (one size bigger than you think you need). Add the cabbage, cilantro, green onions, and any remaining ingredients and toss. Set aside.
Bake the salmon in the oven for 10 minutes on the dot. Set the timer!
Prepare the toppings – toast the tortillas on a griddle (or over the flame of a gas stove), dice tomatoes, shred cheese, dice avocado, chop cilantro… You can even make Lime Crema (so, SO good!).
When the salmon is done, break off bits of salmon filet and tuck them inside a tortilla. Top with slaw and toppings as desired. You can do this individually, or let the family serve themselves at the counter!

Notes

Salmon isn’t the best leftover… so I recommend making it fresh for dinner.
All the other ingredients make GREAT leftovers! I almost always make a double batch of coleslaw and prep extra toppings so we can have tacos (or quesadillas) another night of the week.
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are a great option for a nearly hands-free dinner!
Adjust the level of heat by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper.
Swap Taco Seasoning or Fajita Seasoning for the spice blend mix below. If you do this, I still recommend adding the chili powder for extra flavor.

Nutrition information below is calculated only for the salmon filling and does not include the slaw or tortillas.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/easy-spicy-salmon-tacos-with-slaw/