Description
These Crispy BBQ Salmon Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa and Jalapeño are a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring tender roasted salmon with a crispy exterior, topped with a zesty avocado mango salsa and a hint of heat from jalapeño. Perfect for a quick and tasty dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crispy Salmon:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning or dry rub
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Avocado Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon dry, cut into chunks, toss with olive oil, BBQ seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10–12 minutes until crispy.
- Make the salsa: Combine avocado, mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice. Season to taste.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Add crispy salmon to tortillas, top with salsa, and optional sour cream or yogurt. Serve.
Notes
- Use a sweet and smoky BBQ seasoning for a flavor boost.
- For added crunch, consider adding shredded cabbage or radish slices.
- The salsa can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
