Grilled Salmon Tacos

⏱️ 20 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican main
Grilled Salmon Tacos
Nutrition per Serving
31
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Carbs
0g
Fat

Super simple spicy-sweet grilled salmon tacos with bright, fresh tomato salsa.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 lb Salmon filets
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Sliced avocado
  • Grilled tortillas
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Cayenne to taste ((optional))
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, (halved or quartered depending on size)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • Lime juice from 1 lime, (plus more for serving)
  • 1/2 jalapeno, (seeds removed and diced)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 scallions, (grilled and chopped)
  • Salt and pepper or a pinch of the dry rub

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Mix the dry rub by combing all rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. 2Prep the salmon by cutting it into filets, drizzle with olive oil and season the flesh side with kosher salt and the dry rub. Let sit while you make the salsa and prep the grill.
  3. 3Set up the grill for medium-high heat grilling.
  4. 4Make the salsa by combining all the salsa ingredients in a small bowl.
  5. 5Grill the salmon by cooking the skin side down with the lid closed until the internal temperature reaches 135 to 140° F for medium.
  6. 6Remove the salmon from the grill and rest it for a few minutes before flaking the flesh with a fork and removing it from the skin.*
  7. 7Assemble the tacos with the salsa and sliced avocado on grilled tortillas.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by saltpepperskillet.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.