Crispy Salmon Tacos with Lime Slaw
Pan-seared salmon tucked into warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage slaw and bright lime—ready in under 20 minutes. The kind of taco night that feels fancy but takes zero effort.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat salmon dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear salmon skin-side up for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 1 minute more until edges are opaque.
Step 4
Toss coleslaw mix with juice from half a lime and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
Step 5
Warm tortillas in the skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 6
Break salmon into chunks, divide between tortillas, top with slaw, and serve with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- spatula
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