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Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 490 kcal
Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe
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This blackened salmon tacos recipe will help you prepare one of the most delicious Taco Tuesday dishes we know.

Fish tacos are an original Mexican dish, and this version is a modern take on the North American flavors. It’s hearty and filling, but— like all flavor-packed dishes— will take a bit of effort.

The only real challenge after that is not to overindulge in this flavorful salmon taco dish.

Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe

Are Blackened Salmon Tacos Healthy?

Yes, a blackened salmon taco can be a rich source of healthy fats and protein.

Salmon is replete with omega-3 fatty acids, which are considered to be essential. This means the body cannot produce these fats, but they are important in functions that lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and Alzheimer’s.

In cases of heart disease, the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids can lower inflammation. This reduces blood clotting to prevent issues such as heart attacks.

Fatty fish, in general, has been shown to protect brain health. One study involved participants over 65 years of age.

It was shown that their mental clarity declined at a slower rate with more regular fish consumption. Thus, you may want to move from fish Taco Tuesdays to fish tacos every day and decrease the risk of problems such as memory loss.

If you want to include more salmon in your diet, this healthy salmon roundup have a bunch of ideas.

What Is the Difference Between Grilled and Blackened Salmon?

To make grilled salmon, you first have to season it with salt, pepper, and any herbs of choice. Next, you place the salmon onto a heated grill rack.

From there, you cook it, flipping to ensure it’s cooked through until the salmon is medium-rare. Here’s a pretty simple fish cook that illustrates how to grill salmon.

What Is the Difference Between Grilled and Blackened Salmon?

Meanwhile, typical blackened salmon recipes require dredging the fish in melted butter before coating it with cajun or creole seasoning. Cajun spice seasoning is typically made with cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, garlic, and oregano.

After coating, fry the fish in oil as it toasts while cooking.

Blackened Salmon Seasoning

Our blackened salmon seasoning closely resembles that of traditional cajun seasoning. It consists of cayenne, paprika, cumin, Mexican spice mix, chili and garlic powders, and salt.

It has a peppery flavor base to lend a spicy kick, with delicate aromas that set off an enormous appetite! You can enjoy this cajun seasoning with salmon as well as other meats like chicken.

You can check out our baked and crusted salmon with cheese, this easy maple glazed salmon recipe, and our roasted salmon with lemon for other ways to season salmon. They’re excellent examples of how flexible you can get when it comes to flavoring salmon.

How to Make Blackened Salmon Tacos

step 1: Preheat the oven to 150°F. Start by splitting the salt, oil, and lime juice in half.

Preheat the oven to 150°F. Start by splitting the salt, oil, and lime juice in half.

step 2: Marinate the fish with this mixture.

Marinate the fish with this mixture.

step 3: make the salsa

Make the salsa.

step 4: sear the salmon

Sear the salmon.

step 5: make the sauce.

Make the sauce.

step 6: bake tortillas

Bake tortillas.

step 7: shred the salmon, add topping. Pour the sauce on top

Shred the salmon, add topping. Pour the sauce on top.

step 8: serve

Serve.

Sauce for Blackened Salmon

While blackened salmon and tacos are a mouthwatering combination, the sauce is the creamy agent that binds the flavors together. In this recipe, a sour cream and lime mix imparts fresh essence to give a zesty edge to the salmon.

The salmon and sauce theme rings true through other recipes like this salmon recipe with piccata sauce and our meuniere sauce for salmon. You can even add these to your saucy collection of dishes!

sauce for this recipe

Cooking Frozen Salmon

It’s not often you forget to take out that piece of frozen salmon from the freezer. But don’t worry- even a frozen piece of salmon can give you the best-tasting pan fried salmon you’ve ever had.

Heat the center of the frozen salmon to the right temperature. To do this, start by cooking it flesh side down so the heat cooks it right through.

If the flesh flakes when you scrape it with a fork, that means it’s ready to serve. Just like that, you have another quick and easy weeknight dinner.

For more delicious dishes, please see a few more of our salmon recipes. They include the perfect summer meal, a traditional Hawaiian dish, and tips on how to make scrumptious salmon burgers!

You can also use frozen salmon in this blackened salmon tacos recipe. You only need to ensure it cooks to an internal temperature of 145°F.

How to Defrost Salmon

A less rushed approach involves preparing the salmon by defrosting it. Leave it to thaw in the refrigerator for anywhere between 1 and 24 hours.

Salmon doesn’t take long to defrost, but you can leave it in the fridge if you are out all day.

What Goes Well with Blackened Salmon

Here are some pairings we found to go well with blackened salmon tacos in this recipe.

1. Mango Salsa

Blackened salmon with mango salsa is an excellent sweet and savory pair. Mango enhances the dish with fresh flavors that keep you begging for another bite.

We added mango salsa to our blackened salmon tacos and were blown away by how vibrant it made the dish.

2. Cabbage Slaw

Cabbage slaw and blackened salmon is a pair that adds vinegary flavor and crunchy texture to the dish. We didn’t include it in this recipe, but if you do, let us know how much you enjoyed it!

Recipes Course Calories Saturated fat Sodium
Blackened Salmon Tacos Main Dish 490 6.1 g 482 mg
Guacamole Side Dish 256 2.2 g 260 mg
Total 746 8.3 g 742 mg
Nutritional values in this table vary somewhat to those below due to different app calculations. Read more...
What goes well with this recipe

Quick and Easy Salmon Recipes:

  • Simple Poached Salmon With Dill
  • Crispy Pan Seared Salmon
  • The Perfect Broiled Salmon
  • Miso Sauce Recipe for Fish
  • Easy Teriyaki Salmon
Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe

Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe

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These blackened salmon tacos are a filling treat full of protein. Don’t let the long list of ingredients intimidate you— they’ll be ready in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 490kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 18 oz boneless salmon
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tsp lime juice divided
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp Mexican spice mix
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
  • 5 oz avocado cubed
  • 6 oz mango cubed
  • 1 1/2 oz red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/2 oz jalapeno
  • 1/2 cup coriander roughly chopped
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 150°F. Start by splitting the salt, oil, and lime juice in half.
    preheat the oven
  • In a small bowl, mix chili powder, Mexican spice mix, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 3/4 tbsp oil. Marinate the fish with this mixture for 5 minutes.
    step 2: Marinate the fish with this mixture.
  • Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix avocado, mango, red onion, and 1 tsp lime juice to make the salsa.
    step 3: make the salsa
  • In a pan over medium heat, use the remaining 3/4 tbsp oil to sear the fish for 8 minutes until it’s brown. Remove the fish from the pan and discard the skin.
    step 4: sear the salmon
  • To make the sauce, mix sour cream, lime zest, remaining 1 tsp lime juice, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl until well combined and smooth.
    step 5: make the sauce.
  • Bake tortillas for 5 minutes.
    step 6: bake tortillas
  • To assemble, shred the salmon and add the pieces onto the tortillas together with the salsa, jalapeno, and coriander. Pour the sauce on top.
    step 7: shred the salmon, add topping. Pour the sauce on top
  • Serve.
    step 8: serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 482mg21%
Potassium 820mg23%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 1140IU23%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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FAQ

1. How Many Calories Are in Blackened Salmon Tacos?

This blackened salmon taco dish contains 490 calories per serving. Most of these calories come in the form of protein.

This means one serving leaves you feeling full for hours, preventing you from munching on empty calories laced with sugars.

2. Can You Freeze Blackened Salmon Tacos?

Yes, you can freeze the cooked fish from blackened salmon tacos. Cool the fish down and transfer it into a Tupperware or any airtight, freezer-safe container, and store in the freezer.

To reheat, leave it in the refrigerator to thaw. After that, place it on a pan and reheat in the oven until warm through the center.

3. How Long Do Blackened Salmon Tacos Last?

You can store frozen salmon for up to 6 months without losing its quality. However, for the complete blackened salmon tacos dish, you can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

In this recipe, fresh mango and avocado may cause the dish to lose its quality faster. To store safely, cover the blackened salmon tacos and keep them tucked away in the refrigerator until ready to use.

This meal pairs well with a light side dish like guacamole dip. Here are the nutrition facts for the whole meal:

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Luna is the founder and chief recipe developer of Healthy Recipes 101. Apart from cooking, she also loves reading, programming, exploring the outdoors, and collecting useless facts about everything.

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Recipe developed by Luna Regina on June 8, 2021 Nutritionally reviewed by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD

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