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Blackened Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa

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A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring smoky blackened salmon paired with a bright, fresh mango salsa. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning (smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 large mango, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your mango salsa: Dice mango, red bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces. Toss in a mixing bowl with cilantro, jalapeño (if using), and fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir gently. Set aside.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush all sides lightly with olive oil, then generously coat with blackening seasoning, pressing it in evenly.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and swirl to coat.
  4. Place salmon fillets in the skillet away from you. Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until edges are crisp and bottom is darkened but not burnt. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains moist.
  5. Warm tortillas separately in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven for 1-2 minutes until soft and pliable.
  6. Flake salmon into large chunks and spoon onto warm tortillas. Top generously with mango salsa and a squeeze of fresh lime if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

[‘Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure a good blackened crust.’, ‘Heat skillet until hot but not smoking to avoid burning spices.’, ‘Warm tortillas separately to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Add mango salsa just before serving to keep it fresh and crunchy.’, ‘Can substitute salmon with chicken, shrimp, tofu, or other firm white fish.’, ‘Use gluten-free corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.’, ‘Avoid freezing the dish as salmon texture and salsa quality degrade.’]

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Keywords: blackened salmon, salmon tacos, mango salsa, quick dinner, weeknight meal, seafood tacos, healthy dinner, easy recipe

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