Blackened Salmon Tacos made with a delicious & easy to make homemade rub. Top them with corn salsa, cilantro lime ranch crema & queso fresco to give them an extra amazing flavor!
This recipe was created in 2012 and it has been updated with new photos and a few additional notes.
Growing up in Mexico….
- This Cilantro Lime Ranch Crema
- This Mexican Corn Salsa
- Queso Fresco or any light cheese
- Drizzle with lime juice (never miss this one!)
- Hot Sauce
- Shredded cabbage
I used to cook this salmon with olive oil but recently switched to avocado oil since it’s better for high-heat cooking. While it is not bad for you to cook at high-heat with olive oil, I do not like the taste of the flavor it creates. Avocado oil or vegetable oil are a much better option in my opinion.
Do you have a favorite type of oil for high-heat cooking?
PrintBlackened Salmon Tacos
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb wild salmon
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine flour, chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat 2 tbsp of avocado oil.
- Add the remaining of the oil on the salmon fillets and rub the spice mixture on both sides of the salmon.
- Place coated salmon in preheated skillet and cook 4-5 minutes per side until outside is lightly blackened and center of fillet is cooked through and opaque. Note: if the salmon still has the skin on, place non-skin side down first.
Notes
Top it with this Corn Salsa & this Cilantro Lime Ranch, crumbled queso fresco or your favorite light cheese.
I like my salmon more on the dry side and crispy. This blackened recipe does the trick and the blend of flavors with the crema and salsa is perfect!
★★★★★
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try these soon!
I hope you do Rachel! They’re so good!
These look amazing! I don’t know if I’ll be brave enough to try warming the tortillas on the gas stove but we’ll see 🙂
Is not that bad.. you can do it! Just grab the edge quickly and flip! lol! Let me know how it goes 🙂
These are incredibly good!
Thanks Anonymous! Who knew Mexican food can be healthy too!
Those look delicious!
Thanks Everardo!