We can’t get enough of these easy and delicious salmon fish tacos! I’ve been making them regularly since I figured out the recipe, always topped with my creamy fish taco slaw. Tacos are a fun and different way to enjoy salmon, and can be ready to eat in less than 30 minutes! Looking for more ways to cook salmon? Make sure to try my Creamy Tuscan Salmon, Teriyaki Salmon Bowls, and Tandori Salmon Kabobs too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients for Salmon Tacos
Here’s what you need to make these tasty fish tacos. Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Olive Oil: We’ll be cooking the salmon in a non-stick pan, but olive oil ensures that it gets browned and perfect. Salmon Fillets: You can use fillets with or without skin. Use fresh fish, or frozen fillets that have been thawed.Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder: These simple seasonings are perfect for salmon tacos and give a little bit of heat to the fish.Slaw for Fish Tacos: Make this recipe to go on top of the salmon. Trust me, it’s amazing. Radishes: Slice them thinly to add extra crunch and a fresh, spicy kick. Tortillas: Corn tortillas are traditional, but you can also use flour tortillas if you prefer them. Cilantro leaves and lime wedges: Finish off the tacos with these two amazing flavor enhancers.
How To Make Salmon Tacos
Recipe Tips
Use a non-stick pan: I always use a non-stick skillet when I am making fish. If the fish sticks to the pan it will fall apart and get messy. Try other fish: This recipe will work with any type of firm-fleshed fish. Try sea trout, mahi mahi, or tuna.Start skin-side up: I typically start cooking salmon skin side down, but for salmon tacos, I want the fish itself to have a sear, so I’m doing it the other way. Add your favorite toppings: Instead of fish taco slaw, try pineapple salsa or Pico de Gallo. You can also add lime creama, diced avocado, sliced jalapeno, or any other taco toppings you enjoy.
Storing Tips
Fish tacos are best enjoyed right away. You can keep any leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days if needed.
How to Warm Tortillas
There are many ways to heat up tortillas, but my favorite way is to use the stove to give them a bit of a char.
Carefully heat one corn tortilla at a time over a low flame on a gas stovetop. Use tongs to flip the tortilla over after a few seconds. It doesn’t take very long at all, so pay attention! Transfer the tortillas to your tortilla warmer as you go. If you have an electric or induction stove, heat a cast iron pan to get it very hot, then add one tortilla at a time and cook for a few seconds on each side.
What To Serve With Salmon Tacos
I have tons of delicious Tex-Mex recipes for you to choose from! Pick a few of these favorites to create your own perfect Salmon Taco meal. Mexican Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice and black beans or pinto beans are the perfect side dishes for fish tacos with salmon. You can even serve this salmon Chipotle-style, and make burrito bowls with it! Enjoy tortilla chips with homemade Salsa Ranchera, or the best-ever Guacamole. For dessert, make Easy Churro Bites! They are baked in a donut hole pan rather than fried and are perfectly poppable, coated with cinnamon and sugar. Salmon Tacos are going to be a new favorite! Be sure to save this recipe by Pinning it so you can make it over and over again. © Little Sunny Kitchen
