Thai Salmon Tacos

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Incredibly flavorful sweet and spicy Thai salmon tacos! A quick and healthy 30 minute dinner that will delight salmon lovers! 

a Thai salmon taco on a plate.

My brother lived up in Alaska for 2 years. He actually moved back home just 24 hours before my husband and I were married. Talk about cutting it close eh? But we planned it that way. After two years of not seeing my brother, I had two matter of business to take care of with him.  After a huge hug, I asked the big question: The salmon. How was the famous Alaskan salmon?!?!

His answer didn’t disappoint. Said it was the best salmon he’d ever tasted. And he had A LOT of it.

top view of a Thai salmon taco on a plate with another taco on a plate on the side.

I’ve been jealous ever since and if I ever get a chance to take a little jaunt up to Alaska, you better believe I’m eating salmon for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

And dessert. Do they make salmon ice cream??

a Thai salmon taco on a plate with slices of lime and sauce and a another taco in the background.

Salmon in tacos though?? Oh yes, that exists. Right here, right now. Thai salmon tacos. The sweet and spicy sauce is enough to make me cry tears of joy. I absolutely love it! I doubled the sauce just so I could not only cook the salmon in the sauce, but then pour a whole bucket of it on top. HEAVEN. 🙂 🙂

a hand picking up a Thai salmon taco from a plate.

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Thai Salmon Tacos
5 from 2 votes

Thai Salmon Tacos

Incredibly flavorful sweet and spicy Thai salmon tacos! A quick and healthy 30 minute dinner that will delight salmon lovers!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
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Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 – 1 ½ pounds salmon , (or 4 medium/6-ounce salmon fillets)
  • 1 cup sweet Thai chili sauce , (you can find this in the Asian section at most grocery stores)
  • cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, (optional)
  • 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage , or coleslaw, (without dressing)
  • 1 mango, thinly sliced
  • 8 taco-sized flour tortillas
  • lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, and (optional) ginger in a bowl and whisk til smooth and well mixed. Reserve half of the sauce and set it aside.
  • Add salmon fillets to the bowl with 1/2 of the sauce and toss to coat well. (If desired, you may marinate this for 30 minutes – overnight, but marinating is not necessary)
  • Cook the salmon either on a nonstick skillet for 4-6 minutes on each side, or in the oven turned to broil for the same amount of time. Cook until fillets are pink and easily flake with a fork.
  • Assemble tacos with cabbage (or cole slaw), mango slices, salmon, and top with remaining reserved sauce and drizzle with fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Makes about 8-12 tacos. 

Nutrition

Calories: 770kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 2261mg | Potassium: 1683mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Hey there, I’m Tiffany – chef, photographer, mother, and avid taco eater. I am passionate about turning simple flavors and ingredients into tasty meals the whole family will love, with minimal prep and cleanup so there’s more time to spend eating and enjoying. Stay awhile, and help yourself to a taco or two!

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  1. Cheryl Roe says:

    5 stars
    Made this recipe tonight and it was awesome! It’s a definite keeper.

  2. Millie l Add A Little says:

    Love these Tiffany! I love salmon and these tacos look fabulous!

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