Grilled Salmon Mango Salsa Tacos (Printable)

Fresh salmon paired with mango salsa, nestled in tortillas for a flavorful, summery main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, each 4–5 oz
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 from 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 from 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:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a mixing bowl.
03 - Brush spice mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
04 - Place salmon on the grill and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until just cooked through and easily flaked. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - Mix diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
06 - Heat tortillas on the grill for 20–30 seconds per side until pliable.
07 - Use a fork to flake grilled salmon into large pieces.
08 - Layer shredded red cabbage on each tortilla. Add flaked salmon and spoon mango salsa on top. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bright mango salsa creates a refreshing contrast against the smoky seasoned salmon—it feels like summer in every bite.
  • These tacos are easy enough for a busy weeknight but impressive enough to serve when friends stop by, no stress required.
02 -
  • Once I tried grilling salmon too cold from the fridge—it stuck and barely released, so let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Warming tortillas on the grill for just a few seconds makes all the difference; cold tortillas break and ruin your taco moment.
03 -
  • Let the salmon rest for a couple minutes before flaking—it stays tender and moist.
  • Taste your spice rub before using—too much chili powder can overpower, so fine-tune as you go.
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