Blackened Salmon Tacos

Lunch
Dinner
Published

December 24, 2024

Source

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Servings

1 hour

Ingredients

Salsa

  • 1 large avocado, cubed
  • 1 mango, cubed
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Green Cholula, to taste

Seasoning

  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • 1½ teaspoons black pepper (to taste)
  • 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1½ teaspoons dried basil
  • Dash of cayenne pepper (about ¼ teaspoon, optional)

Avocado Sauce

  • ¼ cup water (adjust as needed)
  • 1 cup cilantro (loosely packed)
  • 1–2 cloves garlic
  • ½ large avocado (or one small)
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (adjust as needed)
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Green Cholula, to taste

Tacos

  • 2 large salmon fillets
  • Tortillas
  • Lime wedges and cilantro, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and remove salmon from the refrigerator.
  2. Coat salmon with olive oil and generously season with the blackened seasoning on all sides. Bake at 425°F for about 20 minutes, or until desired doneness.
  3. While the salmon cooks, toast the tortillas in a pan over medium heat with a light drizzle of olive oil until lightly golden but still pliable.
  4. To assemble, spread a layer of avocado sauce on each tortilla, add flaked salmon, top with mango salsa, and drizzle with extra avocado sauce and Green Cholula.
  5. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro. Enjoy!