Salmon Tacos

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I am a newlywed and learned how to make these salmon tacos after I had something similar at a restaurant in town. My husband loves them and thinks I am a brilliant chef!

Submitted by jenthevideogirl
Updated on January 29, 2023
close up view of a Salmon Taco with white sauce and fresh herbs
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 tacos
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Ingredients

Salmon:

  • 4 (3 ounce) fillets salmon fillets, thawed if frozen

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 dash Cajun seasoning

Salsa:

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • ¼ cup diced red onion

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For Serving:

  • ½ cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed

  • ½ cup sour cream (Optional)

  • ½ cup guacamole (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Make the salmon: Place salmon fillets into a shallow baking dish. Whisk melted butter, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning together in a small bowl; drizzle over salmon.

  3. Bake salmon in the preheated oven until until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

  4. While the salmon is baking, make the salsa: Mix corn, black beans, tomato, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl.

  5. Flake cooked salmon into smaller pieces with a fork.

  6. Divide flaked salmon, salsa, and Cheddar cheese among warm tortillas. Wrap tortillas around filling and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

650 Calories
31g Fat
68g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 650
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 980mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 15g 52%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g 65%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 243mg 19%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 1146mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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