Grilled Salmon Mango Salsa Tacos (Printable)

Grilled salmon with zesty mango salsa on warm tortillas for a light, flavorful meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, 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 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 fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt

→ Assembly

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set 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 the spice mixture evenly across the salmon fillets.
04 - Grill salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes per side, until just cooked through and easily flaked. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - In a separate bowl, mix mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until combined.
06 - Place tortillas on the grill for 20–30 seconds per side, warming thoroughly.
07 - Using a fork, break the grilled salmon into large pieces.
08 - Add shredded cabbage to each tortilla, top with flaked salmon, and finish with mango salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mango salsa is shockingly easy yet tastes like sunshine in a bowl.
  • The spice-rubbed salmon is just the right balance of smoky and flavorful—no dry fish here.
02 -
  • If you try turning the salmon too soon, it sticks—wait until it releases naturally or you’ll lose the best crust.
  • Letting the salsa sit for five minutes makes every flavor bloom wildly—don’t skip this step.
03 -
  • Oil your grill grates well before cooking to prevent sticking and torn salmon.
  • A tiny pinch of smoked salt on the final taco adds depth the way fancy restaurants do.
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