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Salmon Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

Recipe by Eat The Gains
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Salmon Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

About This Recipe

Flavor-packed, easy salmon tacos with sweet, tangy, and spicy marinated salmon, crunchy cabbage, creamy cilantro yogurt sauce, and mango avocado salsa. Gluten-free, high in protein, and so delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon
    skin removed and cubed into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    use less for less spicy
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup diced (150g) mango
  • 1 medium (150g) avocado
    diced
  • 1/3 cup diced (40g) red onion
  • for salsa jalapeno
    diced
  • for salsa and sauce cilantro
    chopped
  • for salsa lime juice
  • for taco sauce greek yogurt
  • for serving shredded red cabbage
  • for serving corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Make the salmon marinade: Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl or jar until combined.
  2. Marinate the salmon: Add salmon to a baking dish or bowl and pour over the marinade, coating all sides evenly. Marinate while prepping remaining components, or up to 8 hours.
  3. Make the mango salsa: Add mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice to a bowl and mix well. Adjust to taste. Chill in fridge until ready to assemble.
  4. Cook the salmon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and let it get hot. Add salmon in a single layer, spreading evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip, and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Make your taco sauce: Add Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and mix well.
  6. Assemble your tacos: To your tortillas, add a smear of taco sauce followed by shredded cabbage, cooked salmon, mango salsa, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Air fryer option: Air fry salmon at 400F for 7 minutes.
  • Salmon will last 4 days in the fridge.
  • Can substitute shrimp or white fish for salmon.
Source: This recipe is from Eat The Gains. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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