Blackened Salmon Tacos

Switch your up Taco Tuesday recipe with our delicious Blackened Salmon Tacos made with cajun spices in soft tortillas. The salmon tacos recipe is the best for taco night. Out of all the fish taco recipes you’ve tried, this salmon filets recipe will definitely be a new favorite recipe for the whole family. With so much flavor, you will find that the best salmon fish tacos are made perfectly over the gas stove when your salmon recipes and favorite tacos overlap to make this easy blackened salmon tacos.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make our blacked salmon tacos, you need the following ingredients:

Salmon Ingredients

• Salmon fillets
• Canola oil (or olive oil)
• Flour
• Chili powder
• Brown sugar
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Cumin
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Cayenne pepper (optional if you want more heat)

Avocado Salsa Ingredients

• Ripe avocado diced
• Kernels from 1 ear of corn
• Tomato diced
• Diced red onion
• Chopped cilantro
• Juice from lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cilantro Ranch Dressing Ingredients

• Greek yogurt
• Mayonnaise
• Buttermilk
• Juice from lime
• Minced garlic
• Sliced green onions
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Warm tortillas for serving (warm corn tortillas or flour tortillas)

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

• Skillet
• 2 Mixing Bowls
• Chef Knife
• Cutting Board
• Fork
• 2 Spatulas
• Food Processor

How to Make Blackened Salmon Tacos

Salmon Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, chili powder, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create your spice mixture. Combine the remaining salmon ingredients and rub on the outside of the salmon making sure the blackening seasoning is covering all sides. 
3. Place salmon in a hot skillet.
4. Cook about 5 minutes per side, or until the coating is blackened and forms a nice crust and the salmon is cooked through.
5. Flake with a fork after it is cooked; set aside.

Avocado Salsa Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the avocado, corn, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cilantro Ranch Dressing Instructions

1. Add yogurt, mayo, buttermilk, lime, garlic, green onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add more buttermilk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Serve blackened salmon on a warm tortilla and top with salsa and dressing.

Recipe Notes

• Tortillas are not included in nutritional information.
• You can incorporate the following toppings into your taco: corn salsa, fresh mango, mango salsa, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, or sour cream.

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