last updated on October 30, 2026
Fish tacos always do it for me and these salmon tacos with fresh mango salsa are currently at the top of my list. Salmon is cubed and tossed with lots of seasoning and seared to perfection in butter, then paired with a fresh mango salsa and cilantro lime dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal and hits the spot every time.
ingredients needed for salmon tacos with fresh mango salsa
salmon
- 1 lb salmon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp: dried oregano, cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
toppings
- cabbage, thinly shaved
- lime wedges, for serving
mango salsa
- 2 mangoes
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 tsp honey
- juice of one lime
- pinch of kosher salt
cilantro lime dressing
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 avocado
- juice of one lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
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salmon tacos with mango salsa
[PREP] 20 minutes
[COOK] 10 minutes
[TOTAL] 30 minutes
Ingredients
salmon
- 1 lb salmon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp: dried oregano, cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
mango salsa
- 2 mangoes
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 tsp honey
- juice of one lime
- pinch of kosher salt
cilantro lime dressing
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 avocado
- juice of one lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
other
- cabbage thinly shaved
- lime wedges for serving
- small soft tortillas corn or flour
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the salmon. Pat the salmon dry and cut into 1 inch cubes. Transfer to a bowl and add the olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- To make the mango salsa, cut the mangoes into chunks and finely dice the red onion and cilantro. Add everything to a bowl. Add the honey, lime juice, and kosher salt. Stir until combined.
- To make the cilantro lime dressing, add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor: cilantro, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, kosher salt. Blend until smooth.
- Now cook the salmon. Set a cast iron skillet (or a non-stick pan) over medium heat. Add the butter to the pan and stir it around as it melts so the whole pan is covered.
- Add the pieces of salmon to the hot pan. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes then flip. Continue flipping every minute or so until all sides are cooked and the salmon is cooked through.
- To assemble to the tacos, spread a dollop of the sauce on a tortilla. Top with cabbage, a few pieces of salmon, and the mango salsa. Enjoy!
These are going to be a new summer go-to! SO yummy and fresh. My avocado had gone bad so I subbed with a few tablespoons of sour cream and it was still lovely! Highly recommend. I’ll be telling EVERYONE about this recipe.
yay!!! so glad you love these!!
My husband and I loved this recipe. It was quick and easy to make. This will definitely be going into our recipe rotation.
yay!! so glad you enjoyed! and honored they’ll be in the rotation!