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A ceramic white plate full of blackened salmon tacos topped with a kale slaw, feta cheese, chopped tomatoes, and spicy mayo.

Blackened Salmon Tacos (Small Batch)

Sara
A small batch recipe for blackened salmon tacos topped with a kale slaw, feta cheese, chopped tomatoes, and spicy mayo. This blackened salmon taco recipe makes 4-5 tacos and comes together in about 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Small Batch Blackened Seasoning:

  • 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt or 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin

For the Blackened Salmon Tacos:

  • 10 oz. Salmon Fillet or two 4-5 oz. fillets
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
  • 4 Fajita-Sized Tortillas, warmed see notes
  • 2 cups Shredded Coleslaw Mix see notes
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 cup chopped Cherry Tomatoes

For the Spicy Mayo:

  • 1/4 cup good Mayonnaise like Hellmann's or Duke's
  • 1 tbsp. Hot Sauce like Sriracha, Valentina, or Cholula
  • 1 tsp. fresh Lime Juice or to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Season the Salmon. Combine the blackened seasoning ingredients (1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika, 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt, 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder, 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder, 1/4 tsp. Dried Thyme, 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper, 1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin) together in a small bowl, and stir until well blended. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning over the flesh side of a 10 oz. Salmon Fillet (both sides for skinless salmon, flesh side for skin-on salmon). Drizzle the seasoned salmon with a little olive oil, and set the salmon aside to rest at room temperature for about ten minutes.
    A woman's hand holding a plat with a large salmon filet covered in blackened seasoning.
  • Cook the Salmon. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp. Olive Oil to the pan, and let the oil get hot. Swirl the oil around so it coats the surface of the pan, then add your salmon filet flesh-side down. Cook for about three minutes, then use a fish spatula or a wide spatula to gently flip the salmon. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until it’s cooked the way you like it.
    A large blackened seasoned salmon filet cooking in oil in a stainless steel skillet with a fish spatula resting beneath it to flip it over.
  • Let the Salmon Rest, then Flake it Apart. Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate or large, shallow bowl, and let it rest for 4-5 minutes. Flake the salmon apart into bite-sized pieces.
    A woman's hand using a fork to flake a blackened salmon filet apart on a white ceramic plate.
  • Make the Spicy Mayo. While the salmon rests, stir 1/4 cup good Mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. Hot Sauce, and 1 tsp. fresh Lime Juice together in a small bowl until totally blended. Taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Build your Tacos. Warm 4 Fajita-Sized Tortillas, then load them with flaked salmon and divide the toppings (2 cups Shredded Coleslaw Mix, 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese, 1 cup chopped Cherry Tomatoes) over them. Drizzle each taco with spicy mayo, and enjoy!
    A woman's hand holding a blackened salmon taco and lifting a spoon of spicy mayo out of a small jar.

Notes

Fajita-sized Tortillas are 4.5"-6.5" in diameter. If you prefer a large tortilla, that works! Use what you have, or what you love.
Shredded Coleslaw Mix is easy to find near the bagged salad at the store; it typically consists of shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. You can use all red cabbage, all green cabbage, shredded lettuce, shredded kale, or a fancy slaw mix like this Cruciferous Crunch Mix from Trader Joe's. Seriously, use what you have or what you love.
More Optional Toppings: Green onions, chopped cilantro, raw or pickled red onions, salsa verde, diced avocado, pico de gallo, guacamole, fresh or pickled jalapeños, or whatever you're feeling!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 704mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1243IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 2mg
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