Grilled Salmon Mango Salsa Tacos (Printable)

Vibrant grilled salmon tacos with zesty mango salsa and warm tortillas, perfect for summer dining.

# 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, pitted, 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 fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Kosher salt to taste

→ Assembly

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high; allow grates to reach temperature.
02 - In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice until combined.
03 - Brush spice mixture over both sides of salmon fillets to coat evenly.
04 - Place salmon on grill and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until just cooked through and easily flaked. Remove and set aside.
05 - Combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently to blend flavors.
06 - Place tortillas on grill for 20–30 seconds per side until pliable and warmed.
07 - Using a fork, break grilled salmon into large pieces suitable for filling tortillas.
08 - Layer shredded cabbage onto each tortilla, top with flaked salmon, and spoon mango salsa over. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that irresistible contrast of smoky salmon and bright, juicy mango in every bite.
  • These tacos have become my go-to whenever I want a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing meal that always gets happy nods.
02 -
  • If you rush the salmon off the grill, it’ll be underdone or hard to flake—give it a minute extra if needed.
  • Letting the mango salsa sit for ten minutes before serving makes the flavors meld, and honestly, it tastes even brighter.
03 -
  • Brushing the salmon with the spice mix right before grilling keeps it from drying out and amps up the flavor.
  • Squeeze a lime wedge over the assembled taco for a burst of freshness that takes it up a notch.
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