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Blackened Cajun Salmon Tacos with Easy Mango Salsa

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Quick and flavorful blackened Cajun salmon tacos paired with a fresh, sweet, and tangy mango salsa. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless, fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced (or 2 small)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for salsa)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema (optional)
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mango Salsa (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño if using. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Stir gently to mix. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
  2. Season the Salmon (5 minutes): Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and lime juice. Generously coat all sides with Cajun seasoning, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Heat the Skillet (2 minutes): Preheat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
  4. Cook the Salmon (4-5 minutes per side): Place salmon fillets skin-side down if skin-on. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until crust is dark and crisp. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains moist inside.
  5. Warm the Tortillas (2 minutes): While salmon cooks, warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable. Keep warm wrapped in a kitchen towel.
  6. Assemble the Tacos (5 minutes): Flake cooked salmon into large chunks. Place shredded cabbage or lettuce on each tortilla, add salmon, and spoon over mango salsa. Drizzle with sour cream or crema if using and finish with a squeeze of lime.
  7. Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh while salmon is warm and salsa is crisp.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to help spices stick and form a crust. Use a hot pan for a crisp blackened crust. Flip salmon gently and only once. Ripe mango is key for fresh salsa flavor. For milder heat, reduce cayenne in seasoning or omit jalapeño. Corn tortillas make it gluten-free. Sour cream can be swapped with Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2 days; reheat salmon gently.

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