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Spicy Salmon Tacos with an Avocado and Jalapeño yogurt

If you're craving bold, vibrant flavors, these Spicy Salmon Tacos are just what you need. Featuring crispy, honey sriracha-glazed salmon, a refreshing lime and coriander slaw, and a creamy avocado-jalapeño yogurt, this taco recipe hits all the right notes—sweet, spicy, and tangy
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 250 g Salmon
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Pinch salt and pepper

Lime and Coriander Slaw

  • 1 carrot
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 10 g chopped coriander ¼ cup
  • 1 tablespoon mayonaise
  • ½ head cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
  • Pinch salt and pepper

Avocado & Jalapeño yogurt

  • 2 avocados halved, skin and stone removed
  • 2 jalapeños halved
  • Handful coriander
  • 2 tablespoon yogurt
  • ½ cup water
  • Salt and pepper
  • Other ingredients
  • 2 limes
  • 8 mini tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Before you start cooking, get all your ingredients prepped and ready. For the slaw, grate the carrot, thinly slice the onion and cabbage, chop the fresh coriander, and halve the lime. This ensures everything is crisp and ready to toss together quickly.
  • For the avocado and jalapeño yogurt, halve the jalapeños and decide whether to keep or remove the seeds, depending on how spicy you want it. Then, halve the avocados and carefully remove the pit.

Cooking the Spicy Salmon

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) (or air fryer to the same temperature). Cut the salmon into rough cubes and place in a bowl. Add the sriracha, honey, juice of half a lime, salt, and pepper. Mix until the salmon is well-coated, then arrange on a baking tray.
  • Cook for 15 minutes in the oven or 12 minutes in the air fryer, flipping halfway through, until the salmon is crispy and lightly charred but still juicy inside.

Preparing the toppings for the Spicy Salmon Tacos

  • In a large bowl, combine the grated carrot, thinly sliced onion, shredded cabbage, chopped coriander, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then toss until the slaw is evenly coated. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the halved avocados, jalapeños, coriander, yogurt, juice from the other half of the lime, water, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  • Warm the tortillas, then spread a layer of the avocado-jalapeño yogurt on each. Top with a generous helping of the lime and coriander slaw.
  • Top the tacos off with the crispy, spicy salmon and drizzle more of the avocado yogurt over the top. Garnish with extra coriander and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Notes

To keep your tacos extra crispy, pat the salmon dry before marinating. This helps the glaze stick better and ensures you get that perfect caramelized finish in the oven or air fryer.
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