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Quick Chipotle Lime Blackened Salmon Tacos with Creamy Avocado Slaw

Three delicious salmon tacos filled with blackened seasoned salmon and creamy slaw on a white plate.
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Make flavorful, healthy salmon tacos fast. This recipe features spice-rubbed, pan-seared salmon with a zesty, creamy avocado slaw, perfect for a weeknight meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for salmon)
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • For the Creamy Avocado Slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage mix (or green cabbage)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For Serving:
  • Lime wedges
  • Optional: Pickled red onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon seasoning: In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
  3. Prepare the slaw: In a medium bowl, mash the avocado until mostly smooth. Whisk in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), 2 tablespoons of lime juice, cilantro, and salt until combined. Gently fold in the shredded cabbage until coated.
  4. Cook the salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, place the salmon in the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the salmon is blackened on the outside and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Warm the tortillas: Heat the tortillas according to package directions, either in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave.
  6. Assemble the tacos: Break the cooked salmon into flakes. Place a portion of flaked salmon into each warm tortilla. Top generously with the creamy avocado slaw.
  7. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and pickled red onions, if using.

Notes

  • For a low-carb fish tacos option, serve the salmon and slaw in lettuce cups instead of tortillas.
  • If you prefer grilled salmon tacos, marinate the seasoned salmon for 15 minutes before grilling over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
  • To make this a 20 minute salmon tacos meal, prepare the slaw while the salmon is seasoning.

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