Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 1 – 1.5 lbs salmon fillet
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Olive oil, for drizzling
For the Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Juice from 1/2 lime
For the Cabbage Slaw:
- 10 oz cabbage slaw mix
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- Soft-shell tortillas (corn tortillas recommended)
- Fresh lime juice, for serving
- Hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Season the Salmon: In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Rub this spice blend evenly over the salmon fillet, then drizzle lightly with olive oil to keep it moist during baking.
- Bake and Broil the Salmon: Place the seasoned salmon on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. For a slightly crisp top, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of your salmon to ensure it is just cooked through.
- Prepare the Pineapple Salsa: While the salmon bakes, combine chopped jalapeno, diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and tomato in a bowl. Toss with lime juice and salt to taste, mixing gently to combine all fresh flavors.
- Make the Cabbage Slaw: In a separate bowl, mix the cabbage slaw with mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated to create a creamy, tangy slaw.
- Flake the Cooked Salmon: Once the salmon is done, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillet and use a fork to flake it into bite-sized pieces, perfect for assembling the tacos.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas over a flame or in a skillet until warm and pliable, ready for filling.
- Assemble the Tacos: On each warmed tortilla, layer the creamy cabbage slaw, flaked salmon, and a generous topping of pineapple salsa. Add extra lime juice or hot sauce as desired for added zest and spice.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm, garnished with fresh lime wedges and extra hot sauce on the side.
Notes
- Broiling the salmon after baking adds a lovely crispy texture to the top.
- If you prefer a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeno before chopping.
- These tacos can be made gluten free by using corn tortillas as suggested.
- For extra flavor, you can add avocado slices or a dollop of sour cream.
- Adjust the hot sauce amount in the slaw or as a topping based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
