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Blackened Salmon Tacos

Blackened Salmon Tacos

The ultimate summer dish, Blackened Salmon Tacos are a flavorful way to enjoy grilled fish. Bursting with fresh ingredients like cucumber salsa and zesty jalapeno aioli, these tacos are perfect for any gathering. Make them tonight for a quick and satisfying meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cucumbers finely diced
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno ribs and seeds removed, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 2 teaspoons honey or cane sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 jalapeno ribs and seeds removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds salmon fillets I used wild sockeye
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage for serving
  • 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Blender
  • Food Processor
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Make the salsa: in a medium mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, honey and salt. Toss to coat and set aside.
  2. Make the aioli: in a small food processor or blender, combine the mayonnaise, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, and sea salt. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside covered with plastic wrap.
  3. Make the salmon: preheat the broiler. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne. On parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange the salmon skin-side down. Drizzle the fillets with olive oil and season generously with sea salt, using your fingers to coat the skin thoroughly. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the fillets. Transfer the pan to the oven and broil for 5 minutes, or until the top of the salmon is blackened and the meat is cooked to medium. Set aside to cool.
  4. Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and transfer to a 350 degree oven to warm through.
  5. Assemble the tacos: with two forks, flake apart the salmon into bite-sized pieces. Discard the skin. Stuff each warm tortilla with a layer of cabbage and salmon and garnish with the cucumber salsa and jalapeno aioli. Serve alongside extra lime wedges and cilantro leaves.

Notes

  • Tip 1: To make this low FODMAP, simply omit the garlic and use green parts of the scallions only.