Grilled Salmon Mango Tacos (Print Version)

Savor grilled salmon with mango salsa in warm tortillas—light, fresh, and bursting with zest.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (4–5 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Mango Salsa

09 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
10 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt to taste

→ Assembly

16 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
17 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
03 - Brush the spice mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
04 - Grill salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes per side or until just cooked through and easily flaked. Remove and set aside.
05 - In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently.
06 - Place tortillas on the grill for 20–30 seconds per side until warm and pliable.
07 - Using forks, break grilled salmon into large pieces suitable for taco filling.
08 - Layer shredded cabbage on each tortilla, top with salmon, then spoon over mango salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • When you want light but crave flavor, this dish surprises you with every bite.
  • It's quick enough for weeknights but always impressive enough to share at a gathering.
02 -
  • Trying to flip salmon before it’s ready leads to sticking and messy fillets—wait for easy release from the grill.
  • Doubling the mango salsa was a game changer—no one feels shorted on flavor anymore!
03 -
  • Always check salmon for pin bones before seasoning—removing them saves drama at the table.
  • Let the salsa rest with lime juice for 10 minutes to boost flavor and keep things juicy.
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