Salmon Tacos With Pineapple Salsa
These salmon tacos with pineapple salsa are fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. A quick taco recipe perfect for Taco Tuesday or weeknight dinners.
Calories: 493kcal
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 1 ½ pounds salmon
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the pineapple salsa
- 2 cups diced pineapple
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the tacos
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and place it on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt. Rub the mixture evenly over the entire flesh of the salmon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork or reaches 145°F using an instant read thermometer.
- While the salmon cooks, make the pineapple salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and salt. Mix and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Warm the tortillas using your preferred method: Heat in a dry cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet over medium heat for 30–60 seconds per sideOr wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 2–3 minutes
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes, then break into pieces.
- Assemble the tacos by adding salmon to the tortillas and topping with pineapple salsa and any additional toppings.
Notes
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Save time/prep ahead:
- Prep the salsa ahead - Make the pineapple salsa a few hours in advance for even better flavor.
- Mix the seasoning early - Combine spices ahead of time for quick assembly.
- Use pre-cut pineapple - Save time with pre-cut fruit from the grocery store.
- Cook salmon fresh - For best texture, cook the salmon just before serving.
- These salmon tacos with pineapple avocado salsa are dairy free and gluten free with the use of corn tortillas.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Salmon Tacos." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.7g | Protein: 34.8g | Fat: 22.5g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 68.6mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 201.9mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 13.9g
