Easy Grilled Salmon Tacos is your let’s get dinner on the table in under 20 minutes meal. It’s the easiest and tastiest Taco Tuesday yet!
I make this Mexican spice seasoning in bulk and store it in a mason jar. I use it on everything from fish to steak to pork. The spice mix consists of the main flavors that all Mexican cooking should have; cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt. That’s it, combine it all together and you have your own fajita, taco, or tostada recipe on lock.
The thing I love most about these tacos are the toppings. White fish sauce, slaw, fresh jalapenos, cotija cheese and a squeeze of lime. That’s all these salmon tacos need.
When you start with good wild caught Alaskan salmon, you really don’t need much additives. Alaskan salmon is definitely the only salmon you should be buying. And when it’s in season, this fish can’t be beat.
Easy Grilled Salmon Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Sockeye Salmon Fillet, skin removed and sliced into 4 portions
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Mexican Spice Blend:
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- White Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Taco Toppings:
- 4 {6 inch} Taco Flour Tortillas
- Slaw Mix
- 1 whole Jalapeno, sliced
- Cotija Cheese, crumbled for topping
- Cilantro Leaves, for garnish
- 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges for serving
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat your grill to medium high heat, about 400-450 degrees F.
- Step 2 Place portioned salmon fillets on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil. Combine all Mexican Spice Blend ingredients. Season salmon on both sides with spice blend. Massage over surface.
- Step 3 Grill salmon for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove to a platter and grill tortillas for 1 minute per side to warm and make pliable.
- Step 4 Whisk together in a bowl all ingredients for the White Sauce.
- Step 5 To serve tacos: crumble each salmon fillet over the top of the grilled tortillas, top with slaw mix, sliced jalapenos, crumbled cotija cheese, a drizzle of white sauce, garnish with cilantro leaves and squeeze a lime wedge over the top. Serve and enjoy!
Savor and Enjoy!
