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Salmon Tacos

They're stuffed with creamy dill slaw and avocado.

By Ree DrummondUpdated: Jun 9, 2025
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salmon tacos
Ryan Liebe
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
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Taco recipes are one of my major food groups—I could eat them every day and twice on Tuesday and still not get tired of them. These easy salmon tacos are such a light, fresh, and delicious way to mix things up. All you have to do is season the fish and pop it in the oven. While that’s baking, blend up a quick, zesty yogurt dressing and toss it with a bag of slaw from the store—easy-peasy. Then it’s time for the fun part: Pile the flaky fish, creamy dill slaw, and your favorite toppings (I love avocado and a few crunchy radishes) on warm flour tortillas. It’s one of my absolute favorite summer dinners—fresh, fast, and full of flavor!

How long should you cook salmon for tacos?

For 1 1/2 pounds of center-cut, skin-off salmon baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, you should aim for between 10 and 12 minutes—it doesn't take long! After 10 minutes, check the salmon. When it is fully cooked, it should be slightly firm, opaque, and easy to flake with a fork.

What do you serve with salmon tacos?

Since there's slaw already on the fish tacos, this is a full meal all in itself. However, if you want to go all out, they are great paired with homemade dips like guacamole, fresh corn salsa, and cowboy caviar, or sides such as esquites, Mexican rice, and avocado salad. If you're making these tacos for guests, add a few of these appetizers and sides, and maybe a pitcher of classic margaritas, too!

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for the baking sheet
  • 2 tsp. chipotle chile powder
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • Grated zest and juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb. center-cut salmon (in one piece), skin removed
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 4 scallions, roughly chopped
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag of shredded slaw mix
  • 12 fajita-sized flour tortillas, warmed
  • Sliced avocado and thinly sliced radishes, for topping

Directions

    1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Combine the chile powder, honey, garlic, the zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
    2. Step 2Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and rub both sides with the chile powder mixture.
    3. Step 3Bake the salmon until the thickest part flakes easily with a fork and the flesh is opaque, 10 to 12 minutes.
    4. Step 4Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, dill, scallions, and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
    5. Step 5Toss the slaw mix with the yogurt dressing in a large bowl.
    6. Step 6To build the tacos, flake the salmon into large pieces. Add a couple pieces of salmon and some slaw to each tortilla and top with avocado and radishes. Serve with lime wedges.

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