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Blackened Salmon Tacos

Blackened salmon is seasoned with bold Cajun spices and cooked with a hot skillet until flaky and smoky. The dish features tender fish nestled in corn tortillas, topped with crisp lettuce and cool sour cream, resulting in a vibrant, satisfying taco with contrasting textures and flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces salmon fillets skinless or skin-on
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce Romaine or iceberg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 medium lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, pressing it lightly into the flesh.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and just starting to smoke.
  3. Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down (or flesh-side down if skinless) in the skillet, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the edges start to turn opaque and develop a dark, spiced crust.
  4. Using tongs or a spatula, carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. While the salmon cooks, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
  6. Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before flaking it into large chunks with a fork.
  7. Spread a layer of sour cream over each tortilla, then top with chopped lettuce and a few pieces of the flaky, smoky salmon.
  8. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the assembled tacos for a bright, tangy finish and serve immediately.