These salmon tacos will instantly elevate your next taco night! Grilled salmon is flaked into a tortilla and topped with two sauces – homemade salsa verde and creamy chipotle sauce – for the most amazing flavor. Then they’re topped with shredded cabbage and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. They’re simple, but oh so good!

To say I’m obsessed with these salmon tacos would be an understatement. I enjoyed these tacos several days in a row with fresh coho grilled salmon while in Alaska, and knew I just had to recreate the recipe as soon as I got home!

I’m a big fan of seafood taco recipes, from shrimp tacos to grilled fish tacos, but these salmon tacos are a true standout recipe, thanks to the use of two different sauces. Salsa verde adds a pop of green color and kick of heat, while the chipotle sauce adds creaminess and mild spicy flavor.

Not much else is needed after that. You don’t even need avocado! Just add a small handful of thinly shredded cabbage, along with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. That’s it! The fresh, wild-caught salmon really shines through in these wow-worthy grilled salmon tacos!

Easy Salmon Tacos Ingredients

• Salmon Fillets: Fresh or frozen salmon fillets will work for this recipe! If using frozen, thaw them in the fridge overnight so they’re ready for grilling come dinner time.
• Salsa Verde: Trust me when I say it’s best to make your salsa verde at home. It’s incredibly easy to make, plus you can tweak the heat level to your liking. But, there’s no judgement from me if you use store-bought sauce either.
• Chipotle Sauce: Besides the salsa verde, the homemade chipotle sauce is what makes these tacos SO good. And if you make a bigger batch of this sauce, you can also use it as a dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer!
• Tortillas: Use any tortilla you like, whether corn or flour. But if you’re gluten-free like me, I highly recommend making my cassava flour tortillas. They’re soft, chewy, and taste just like a regular flour tortilla.
• Cabbage: Shredded cabbage is a classic for fish tacos, especially for a “Baja” style fish taco. And to get those thinly shredded pieces, use a mandoline to make the process a lot more efficient.
• Fresh limes: I like to serve these salmon tacos with fresh lime wedges, to be squeezed on top right before enjoying!

Find the printable recipe with measurements below

How To Make Salmon Tacos

Prep the salmon: Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the oil over the salmon so that the salmon is fully coated on both sides. Season the top side of the salmon with salt and pepper.

Grill the salmon. Grill for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through. You’ll know when it’s done when you can flake it easily with a fork.

Flake the salmon. Flake the salmon from each filet into two tortillas. Alternatively, you can flake the salmon into a large serving bowl for an “assemble-your-own-taco” type of night.

Assemble the tacos. Drizzle with salsa verde and chipotle sauce. Top with shredded cabbage. Then squeeze some fresh lime juice on top before serving!

Common Questions

More Salmon Recipes

• Best Baked Salmon: This is your foolproof recipe for perfect oven-baked salmon fillets.
• Air Fryer Salmon: If you have an air fryer, this is a must-make recipe (you could also make these air fryer salmon bites).
• Salmon Salad: With the flaked salmon in this recipe, you can also make this fresh and tasty salmon salad! Plus, it’s perfect for meal prep.
• Poached Salmon: Don’t forget about poached salmon! This simple and healthy recipe infuses tender salmon with an herb, wine, and shallot poaching liquid.