Grilled Salmon Mango Tacos (Printable)

Grilled salmon with mango salsa served in tortillas for a fresh, light dinner. Easy and full of summer flavor.

# Ingredient list:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (4–5 oz 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 fresh cilantro, chopped
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a small mixing bowl.
03 - Brush spice mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
04 - Place salmon fillets on the grill and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until just cooked through and easily flaked. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - Mix mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Toss gently to combine and set aside.
06 - Warm tortillas on the grill for 20–30 seconds per side until pliable.
07 - With a fork, break the grilled salmon into large flaky pieces.
08 - Layer shredded cabbage onto each tortilla, top with flaked salmon, and spoon mango salsa over. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This recipe feels like a mini vacation, especially when the fresh mango salsa hits the palate.
  • Grilled salmon is quick, satisfying, and somehow always tastes fancier than it really is to make.
02 -
  • Once, I forgot to oil the grill and the salmon stuck like glue—so always oil before cooking.
  • Letting the salmon rest for a minute makes it easier to flake and keeps it tender.
03 -
  • Never skip warming the tortillas—it's the simplest trick for soft, pliable tacos.
  • A sprinkle of flaky salt on the finished tacos brings all the flavors together, especially after that final lime squeeze.
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