Description
Discover how to make delicious Salmon Skin Tacos with Slaw! This easy recipe will elevate your taco night with crispy salmon skin and flavorful slaw.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets with skin, 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams)
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1.5 grams)
- Corn tortillas, 8 small
- Cabbage, shredded, 2 cups (480 ml) (140 grams)
- Carrot, shredded, 1 medium (60 grams)
- Red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup (120 ml) (75 grams)
- Cilantro, chopped, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (15 grams)
- Lime, juiced, 1 large (2 tablespoons (30 ml) or 30 milliliters)
- Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters)
- Honey, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters)
- Green bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 small (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub the salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the slaw.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and sliced red onion.
- Add chopped cilantro and finely chopped jalapeño, if using, to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss to combine.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Gently remove the salmon skin from the fillets and set aside.
- Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side until warm.
- Break the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Place salmon pieces and crispy skin on each tortilla.
- Top with a generous amount of slaw.
- Serve the salmon skin tacos immediately.
Notes
- Try enhancing the slaw by incorporating finely chopped green bell pepper.
- For a creamier slaw dressing, consider adding a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Ensure the salmon is perfectly cooked, tender, and moist – avoid overcooking.
