Unforgettable Salmon Tacos With Slaw

These salmon tacos with slaw have it all. They are perfectly compiled with flavor and texture to make them totally unforgettable.

In my household, we try to eat fish at least twice a week, and you better believe these salmon tacos with slaw are a favorite!

No one complains about dinner when these deliciously crunchy, spicy, sweet, and savory tacos are on the table. It’s also a guilt-free meal because salmon (the fish of choice) is full of omega 3’s and the rest of the ingredients like avocado pile on the nutritional benefits.  

Believe me, once you make these once, you’ll be hooked! 😉

This post is about how to make the absolute best salmon tacos with slaw.

Salmon Tacos With Slaw

What do I need to make these salmon tacos?

You will need:

• Salmon fillets: One 6 ounce fillet is good for about 2-3 tacos.
• Corn or Flour tortillas: Your preference. I use corn in this recipe.
• Avocado: Adds creamy goodness.
• Cabbage slaw (shredded cabbage): Adds the crunch.
• Chipotle sauce: Adds a spicy and creamy note to the taco. 
• Roasted corn: Adds a touch of sweetness and texture. I buy mine frozen to save me time and effort!

How do I make these salmon tacos?

First, pan-sear the salmon. Dab the salmon dry with a paper towel and sprinkle salt and pepper on the fillets.

In a hot pan on medium heat, add olive oil and carefully place the salmon in the pan, with the unskinned side down first. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.

Flip the salmon over and cook for another 5-7 minutes until it is no longer opaque and is flaky.

Note: The amount of time it takes to cook the salmon through depends on the thickness of the salmon fillet. If the salmon fillet is thinner, it will require less cooking time on both sides. 

In another hot pan, warm up the tortillas.

To assemble these tacos:

1. Lay down a warmed tortilla.
2. Place chunks of salmon on top.
3. Add 2-3 slices of avocado.
4. Add chipotle sauce on top of the salmon. Refer to CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE to make your own delicious chipotle sauce!
5. Add the cabbage slaw (shredded cabbage) on top.
6. Sprinkle with roasted corn.

Then, devour.

Tacos are a fun meal because all of the ingredients can be put on the table and everyone can make their tacos to their liking. Extra avocado and roasted corn for me, please!

I seriously look forward to any time we have these tacos, they are that good.

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Salmon Tacos With Slaw

These salmon tacos have it all. They're savory, spicy, sweet, creamy, and crunchy. Make these once and you'll be hooked!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword salmon tacos, salmon tacos with slaw

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8 tacos

Author Rihana

Ingredients

Salmon Tacos

• 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces, each
• 2 avocados cut into slices
• 2 cups cabbage slaw or shredded cabbage green or red
• 2 cups roasted corn frozen
• ½ cup creamy chipotle sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for the salmon
• salt and pepper, to taste for the salmon
• 8 small/medium corn or flour tortillas I use corn tortillas

Creamy Chipotle Sauce

• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 cup sour cream
• ¼ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make the Creamy Chipotle Sauce

• Put all the chipotle sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

  Store any leftovers in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Cook the Salmon

• Dab the salmon dry with a paper towel and sprinkle salt and pepper on the fillets.
• In a hot pan on medium heat, add the olive oil and carefully place the salmon in the pan, with the unskinned side down first. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
• Flip the salmon over and cook for another 5-7 minutes until it is no longer opaque and is flaky.

  Note: The amount of time it takes to cook the salmon through depends on the thickness of the salmon fillet. If the salmon fillet is thinner, it will require less cooking time on both sides. 

Assemble the Taco

• In another hot pan, warm up the tortillas.
• Lay down a warmed tortilla.
• Place chunks of salmon on top (the amount of about half a fillet).
• Add 2-3 slices of avocado.
• Add chipotle sauce on top of the salmon.
• Add some cabbage slaw (shredded cabbage) on top.
• Sprinkle with roasted corn.
• Enjoy!