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Crispy Salmon Tacos

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Crispy-coated salmon tucked into warm tortillas with slaw, avocado, and lime crema—these tacos are a flavorful, textural delight perfect for quick dinners or casual gatherings.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz/115 g each)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or cornmeal
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for slaw)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional crema:
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, one with panko.
  3. Dredge each fillet in flour, then egg, then press into panko to coat.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry salmon 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or oven wrapped in foil.
  6. In a bowl, toss cabbage with lime juice, salt, and a drizzle of oil to make slaw.
  7. Whisk together sour cream, lime zest and juice, garlic, and salt to make the crema.
  8. Assemble tacos: place a crispy salmon fillet in each tortilla, top with slaw, avocado, crema, and cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For baked salmon, cook at 425 °F (220 °C) for 12–15 minutes, broiling at the end if needed.
  • Prep slaw and crema ahead for quicker assembly.
  • Tofu or cauliflower can replace salmon for a vegetarian option.
  • For spicier crema, add chipotle or hot sauce.
  • Store salmon, slaw, and crema separately to avoid sogginess.

Nutrition

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