Salmon Tacos

Name: Salmon Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 (3 ounce) fillets salmon fillets, thawed if frozen; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 dash Cajun seasoning; 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 tomato, diced; 0.25 cup diced red onion; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 0.5 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese; 8 corn tortillas, warmed; 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.5 cup guacamole

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I am a newlywed and learned how to make these salmon tacos after I had something similar at a restaurant in town. My husband loves them and thinks I am a brilliant chef!

Recipe by jenthevideogirl

Updated on January 29, 2023

close up view of a Salmon Taco with white sauce and fresh herbs

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

8 tacos

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Ingredients

Salmon:

4 (3 ounce) fillets salmon fillets, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dash Cajun seasoning

Salsa:

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 tomato, diced
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For Serving:

½ cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
8 corn tortillas, warmed
½ cup sour cream (Optional)
½ cup guacamole (Optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Make the salmon: Place salmon fillets into a shallow baking dish. Whisk melted butter, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning together in a small bowl; drizzle over salmon.
Bake salmon in the preheated oven until until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
While the salmon is baking, make the salsa: Mix corn, black beans, tomato, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl.
Flake cooked salmon into smaller pieces with a fork.
Divide flaked salmon, salsa, and Cheddar cheese among warm tortillas. Wrap tortillas around filling and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

650	Calories
31g	Fat
68g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 650
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 13g	65%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 980mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 68g	25%
Dietary Fiber 15g	52%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
Calcium 243mg	19%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1146mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.