Taco Tuesday got even better with these 20-minute Blackened Salmon Tacos! Made with an easy homemade blacken seasoning and served with a crunchy Fish Taco Slaw on charred flour tortillas tortillas.
Set the oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the salmon skin side down on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Combine paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cumin, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Rub the mixture over the salmon, making sure it is fully coated. Give the top of the salmon a small spritz of olive oil.
Place the salmon on a rack 6 inches from the broiler and cook for 8-10 minutes or until it has reached an internal temperature of 140° F and is cooked to your liking. When finished, allow it to cool for 5 minutes before using a fork to gently flake the salmon meat apart.
To make your tacos, place the taco slaw on a tortilla, then add salmon and toppings. Repeat with remaining tacos.
Taco Slaw
While the salmon is cooking, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Next, mix in the cole slaw mix, diced jalapeño, and cilantro. Toss to combine, until cabbage is fully coated with sour cream mixture.
Notes
How to char tortillas:
Gas stove: turn the burner to medium-low heat and place the tortilla directly on the burner for 10-12 seconds. Use tongs to remove from heat.
Electric stove: heat a cast iron pan on medium heat and place a tortilla in the pan for 30 seconds.