Grilled Salmon Tacos Mango Salsa (Printable format)

Fresh grilled salmon tacos topped with zesty mango salsa, perfect for a vibrant, summery main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salmon

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 - Salt, to taste

→ Assembly

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
03 - Brush spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
04 - Place salmon fillets on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until just opaque and easily flaked with a fork. Remove from grill and set aside.
05 - In a mixing bowl, gently toss together mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
06 - Place tortillas on the grill for 20 to 30 seconds per side until warmed and lightly charred.
07 - Break grilled salmon into large pieces using a fork or spatula.
08 - Layer shredded cabbage on each tortilla, add flaked salmon, top with mango salsa, and serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The zingy mango salsa is so much better than your average taco topping, and it feels like the kind of kitchen secret you’ll want to brag about later.
  • I keep coming back to this combo because it’s vibrant, uncomplicated, and somehow tastes like a beach night—even on a Tuesday.
02 -
  • One time, I rushed flipping the salmon and lost half to the grates—wait until the fish easily releases before turning.
  • Letting the salsa sit for 10 minutes before serving makes the flavors bloom in the best way possible.
03 -
  • Brush the salmon with oil right before grilling to keep it from sticking and drying out.
  • A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on the finished tacos gives a gentle crunch and really wakes up the flavors.
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