Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Avocado Salsa Recipe
These vibrant Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Avocado Salsa combine tender cooked salmon with a tangy cabbage slaw and a refreshing tropical salsa, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salmon and Seasoning
- 1 pound salmon (cut into filets )
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Slaw
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons greek yogurt
Pineapple Avocado Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced pinepple
- 1/2 avocado, cubed
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Other
- 1 batch chipotle aioli (or sauce of choice)
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
- make slaw Combine all ingredients for the cabbage slaw in a small bowl and mix well with a fork.
- set aside I like to use a mandoline to get the cabbage very thin. Set aside.
- mix spices Mix together salt, sugar and all spices for the salmon in a small dish.
- rub on salmon Rub into the salmon until well coated.
- heat oil Add the olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.
- cook salmon Add the salmon, skin side up and cook for about 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes or until just cooked through.
- make salsa Combine all ingredients for the pineapple salsa in a small bowl.
- flake salmon When the salmon is done flake with a fork into medium sized pieces.
- assemble and serve Assemble the tacos with a base of the slaw, add on the salmon, then top with the salsa and chipotle aioli. Enjoy!