Crispy Salmon Tacos with Lime Slaw
Pan-seared salmon tucked into warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage slaw and bright lime—ready in under 20 minutes. The kind of taco night that feels fancy but takes zero effort.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 10 oz salmon fillet, skin-on
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1.5 whole lime
- 4 whole flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- 1
Pat salmon dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear salmon skin-side up for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 1 minute more until edges are opaque.
- 4
Toss coleslaw mix with juice from half a lime and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- 5
Warm tortillas in the skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable.
- 6
Break salmon into chunks, divide between tortillas, top with slaw, and serve with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- spatula
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