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Baked Salmon Tacos

Baked Salmon Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Bliss

Baked Salmon Tacos offer a fresh, healthy twist on comfort food with creamy cilantro lime sauce and crunchy veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 8-10 medium Tortillas Use corn or flour; gluten-free options are great!
  • 1/2 pound Fresh Salmon Can substitute with shrimp or tilapia.
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil Helps crisp up the salmon.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can be swapped with sour cream.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Adjust to taste.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Chopped; parsley can be used if preferred.
For the Toppings
  • 1 Avocado Diced.
  • Iceberg Lettuce Shredded, to taste.
  • Lime Wedges To taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Place salmon on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake the salmon for 10-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  4. While the salmon bakes, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
  5. Dice avocado and shred iceberg lettuce as the salmon cooks.
  6. Flake the baked salmon into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Assemble tacos with flaked salmon, cilantro lime sauce, avocado, and lettuce on warm tortillas.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze flaked salmon for up to 3 months.

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