Grilled Salmon Mango Tacos (Printable)

Zesty grilled salmon and mango salsa pair with crisp cabbage in soft tortillas for a fresh summer meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, 4 to 5 ounces each
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Mango Salsa

09 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
10 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Kosher salt, to taste

→ Assembly

16 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
17 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Steps:

01 - Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Brush the spice mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
04 - Place salmon on grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until opaque and easily flaked. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - In a bowl, gently toss together mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
06 - Heat tortillas on the grill for 20 to 30 seconds per side, until warm and pliable.
07 - Use a spatula or fork to break grilled salmon into large pieces.
08 - Place shredded red cabbage on each tortilla. Top with flaked salmon and spoon mango salsa over the fish. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The mango salsa adds a zesty pop that's almost impossible not to scoop straight from the bowl when no one's watching.
  • This recipe slides right into busy nights—quick, fresh, and cheerful, making it a staple you reach for again and again.
02 -
  • The first time I rushed the grilling, my salmon stuck and shredded—so oil the grates and stay patient for clean flips.
  • Warming tortillas directly over flame makes them fragrant and never breaks; regular reheating just isn't the same.
03 -
  • Oil both the salmon and grill grates to avoid sticking and to lock in moisture.
  • Swapping mango for peach or pineapple keeps things exciting and caters to different seasonal cravings.
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