It’s been a few years now since Cody and I went on our Mexico trip, and I’m having MAJOR beach bum withdrawals! What I would do to go back and just lay on the beach every day, soaking up the sun, listening to the waves. I’m thinking a beach trip is definitely in order soon!
In light of those dreams, I’ve recreated what we ate almost every day in Mexico: Fish Tacos! Specifically, Spicy Salmon Tacos with Avocado Lime Dressing!
Watch this Spicy Salmon Tacos w/ Avocado Lime Dressing video!
Ok, and moment of honesty. Like real life blog life honesty. I’ve made these delicious Spicy Salmon Tacos with my 3 Ingredient Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing about a million times and can vouch for how amazing they are! HOWEVER…I blanked when I photographed these and FORGOT THE AVOCADO LIME DRESSING. What. I know. How. It’s even in the title of this post. I instead just added slices of avocado!
I know, major blogging fail. However, they were still amazing with avocado slices! All this to say: feel free to make these your own. 😉 Whether you go with the avocado lime dressing or stick to simple slices of avocado, I think you’ll really love this recipe, friend!
Tips for Making these Spicy Salmon Tacos
The Fish
In this case, I used salmon because it’s super nutritious and one of my favorites. If you don’t like salmon, (first of all WHAAAAA???) feel free to use a different type of fish. A meaty white fish, bones removed or trout would work well.
The Filling
I used a mix of corn, shredded cabbage, romaine lettuce, beans, and avocado. I love this mix and balance of flavors and textures but you can use whatever you have at home or throw in you favorite veggies. These tacos are super easy to adapt with what you have!
Extra Seasoning
I used paprika and chili powder which gives a nice spicy kick to the tacos. You could also use cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano or even some fresh chili to turn up the heat! A squeeze of lemon or lime juice always adds a kick of zingy flavor too.
Tortillas
I love these delicious Organic Corn Tortillas and it’s what I use in this recipe, they are naturally gluten free which is an added bonus and taste great. Flour tortillas would also work.
The Dressing
I used my avocado lime dressing which works perfectly and is super easy to make but you could also top with some sour cream, salsa or hot sauce.
These salmon tacos are savory, spicy, soft, crunchy, warm, and cool all at the same time! SOOOOOO times-a-million good. Let’s make these delicious Spicy Salmon Tacos, shall we? 🙂
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Spicy Salmon Tacos with Avocado Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- salt/pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- 4 corn tortillas
- romaine lettuce (2 leaves)
- 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/3 cup beans
- 1/4 cup corn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the spices over the salmon filets and bake for 10-15 minutes if filet is thawed or 20-30 minutes if cooking from frozen (until the fish is flaky).
- While the salmon is baking, create the 3 Ingredient Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing with water instead of yogurt (to thin it out) and only use half of the avocado.
- Cut the other half of the avocado into cubes.
- When salmon has finished baking, top 4 tortillas with lettuce, cabbage, beans, corn, salmon, and drizzle with the avocado lime dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Lauren says:
Yum! That avocado lime dressing sounds amazing!
Audrey says:
I’ll have to make these! Salmon is my favorite, yum! Great recipe 🙂
Danielle says:
Beach bum withdrawls is no joke and I think the only way to cure it is with more beach and less and less work. I love your photos because they really let a dish shine. And these tacos are shining off my computer screen to the point that I want to eat them!!! Love this, great post Christine! <3 <3 <3
Amy Scott says:
These look amazing. I never had salmon tacos but its shred-ability would make it perfect. Love the avocado-lime flavor for the dressing too!
Happy Coconuts Travel Blog says:
sorry, I’m commenting again because my computer freaked out a bit on my last comment and somehow added a 4 star rating. First of all I would give this a 5 star rating based on photos but I haven’t made it yet…just wanted to clarify…didn’t want you to think I was saying this is only worth 4 stars 🙂
Happy Coconuts Travel Blog says:
This looks delicious! Fish tacos are overdone to me, BUT salmon tacos gives a fish taco a unique spin. Seriously my mouth is watering!!
Andrew Pierre says:
Wow this looks amazing. Awesome blog.
Bree says:
YUM!!! This looks AMAZING! I am making these ASAP
Nicole says:
Okay not only do these look so amazingly delicious, the photography is just amazing! I am so totally making these, but they probably won’t look as pretty as yours haha
Cynthia says:
I love Salmon and cook with it often – salmon and vegetable patties are a quick and easy one for my little guy and for lunch boxes. Never thought of making tacos with it! Delicious idea.
Raia says:
I loooove fish tacos! Never thought to do them with salmon, though. Thanks so much for sharing them with us at Savoring Saturdays! 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, Raia! They’re so good with salmon 🙂 Thanks so much for featuring them!
Sara | Life's Little Sweets says:
This looks so amazing, what a great idea for an easy but flavorful dinner, pinning and sharing!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Sara! 🙂 Thanks for the pin and share!!!
Sim says:
Omg I’m pinning this for later! I think I might be able to get my finicky husband to eat this! Delicious!!!!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you for the pin! Haha, I hope he likes it! If he’s not crazy about Salmon, you can definitely replace it with shrimp, chicken, or even pork. Enjoy! 🙂
Joleen @ Joleen Cuisine says:
Colorful food is my favorite and this recipe (and the rest of your blog) looks absolutely beautiful!!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, Joleen! Colorful food is the best. Thank you so much!
Pat says:
Oh, yum….I love fish tacos! How clever to put some corn in there, great idea! 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Pat! 🙂