Grilled Salmon Mango Tacos (Printable)

Vibrant salmon paired with mango salsa and tortillas delivers light, zesty flavors for a summer meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 salmon fillets, skinless, approximately 4–5 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 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 - 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 bowl.
03 - Brush spice mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
04 - Place salmon fillets on grill and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until just cooked through and easily flaked; remove and set aside.
05 - Mix diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and pinch of salt in a bowl; toss gently and set aside.
06 - Warm tortillas on grill for 20–30 seconds per side.
07 - Flake grilled salmon into large pieces.
08 - Layer shredded cabbage on each tortilla, top with flaked salmon, and spoon mango salsa over; serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet-tangy mango salsa brings out the buttery flavors of the grilled salmon in a way that always surprises guests.
  • It comes together quickly but looks vibrant and impressive whenever you serve it.
02 -
  • If you rush the grilling, the salmon can dry out quickly — keep an eye and pull it off just as it flakes.
  • Letting mango salsa sit for at least five minutes heightens both sweetness and tang, so don't skip this resting step.
03 -
  • Letting the salmon rest for a minute before flaking keeps the pieces moist and succulent.
  • Grilling tortillas directly adds smokiness and improves their texture tremendously.
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