Description
Savor these Crispy BBQ Salmon Tacos featuring tender, perfectly roasted salmon fillets glazed with smoky BBQ sauce, complemented by a fresh and zesty avocado mango salsa with jalapeño. This ultimate recipe combines bold flavors and vibrant textures for a Mexican-inspired main course that’s quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Salmon Tacos
- 4 salmon fillets (skin removed, about 5 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Avocado Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cabbage
- Extra jalapeño slices
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream or crema
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Salmon: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the salmon fillets to infuse rich flavors.
- Roast the Salmon: Place the seasoned salmon on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through. In the last 2 minutes of baking, brush the fillets generously with BBQ sauce and return to the oven to allow the sauce to caramelize slightly, creating a delicious glaze.
- Make the Avocado Mango Salsa: While the salmon bakes, prepare the salsa by combining diced mango, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Toss gently to blend all the fresh flavors together.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the tortillas by heating them in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side or microwave them briefly until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Break the cooked salmon into large chunks. On each warmed tortilla, layer shredded cabbage if using, add pieces of salmon, spoon the avocado mango salsa generously over the top, and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce or crema as desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos with lime wedges and additional jalapeño slices for extra zing. Enjoy immediately for the perfect combination of smoky, fresh, and spicy flavors.
Notes
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the tortillas in a dry skillet before assembling the tacos.
- You can use store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce; opt for smoky or sweet flavor profiles based on your preference.
- This recipe also adapts well to grilled or air-fried salmon if you prefer alternative cooking methods.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Fusion
