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salmon tacos with mango avocado salsa recipe

Salmon Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

Avatar photoMarla Jennings
These salmon tacos with mango avocado salsa are a delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or grill pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl medium
  • 1 Knife for chopping

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 1 lb salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Mango Avocado Salsa

  • 2 ripe mangoes diced
  • 2 ripe avocados diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Salt to taste

Tacos

  • 8 corn tortillas

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.
  • In a medium bowl, combine diced mangoes, avocados, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Season with salt and stir gently.
  • Briefly warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until they're pliable.
  • Place a piece of grilled salmon in each tortilla and top with a generous amount of mango avocado salsa.
  • Enjoy the tacos while the salmon is still warm and the salsa is fresh.
  • Store any remaining salmon and salsa in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat salmon gently on the stove and add fresh salsa to the tacos before serving again.

Notes

Pro Tips: Use fresh salmon for best results. Adjust salsa ingredients to taste.
Ingredient Substitutions: Swap salmon with cod or tilapia. Pineapple can replace mango.
How to Serve: Best served immediately with warm tortillas.
Storage & Freshness: Keep salsa and salmon in separate containers.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare salsa in advance and chill until ready to use.
Keyword avocado salsa, mango salsa, salmon tacos