Grilled Salmon Mango Salsa Tacos (Print)

Fresh grilled salmon served in tortillas with zesty mango salsa and crisp cabbage, ideal for warm evenings.

# Components:

→ 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 - Salt to taste

→ Assembly

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

# Method:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Brush mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
03 - Place salmon fillets on the grill. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until flesh is opaque and easily flakes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - In a bowl, mix mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently and reserve.
05 - Warm tortillas on the grill for 20–30 seconds each side.
06 - Gently flake grilled salmon into large pieces.
07 - Place shredded cabbage onto each tortilla, add flaked salmon, and top with mango salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's like a summer secret—grilled salmon tastes incredible tucked in tortillas with sweet mango salsa.
  • After one bite, you get hooked by the lively contrast of smoky fish and zesty fruit.
02 -
  • If you rush the grill, dry salmon will haunt you—take your time for juicy, tender fish.
  • Salsa benefits from a quick rest; give it ten minutes to let flavors mingle and mellow out.
03 -
  • Don't over-flip the salmon—let it cook undisturbed for crisp char and easy turning.
  • Use a sturdy spatula to slide fish off the grill without breaking it up.
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