These Blackened Salmon Tacos are bursting with bold flavor, thanks to a spice-rubbed fillet and a fresh, chunky mango avocado salsa. It’s a bright, colorful dish that delivers a satisfying kick without weighing you down.

Image source: Allrecipes

Ingredients:
For the salmon:

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 (6 ounce) skinless salmon fillets

For the salsa:

• 1 large mango, peeled and chopped
• 1 large avocado, chopped
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

To serve:

• 8 small corn tortillas, warmed

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine all the dry spices for the salmon.
2. Rub both sides of each fillet generously with the spice mix.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add salmon fillets and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and break into chunks.
5. In a separate bowl, gently combine mango, avocado, red onion, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Warm tortillas and fill each with chunks of salmon and a generous spoonful of salsa.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy the mix of spicy, sweet, and creamy textures.

This is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing taco recipe that’s as pretty on the plate as it is satisfying to eat. Thanks to Allrecipes for this inspired combination. Tried it with pineapple or grilled shrimp instead? Let us know how you made it your own!

 

[Hazeleyes]

Sounds awesome but I will have to substitute and omit things because of dietary restrictions.