Crispy Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Pickled Red Onions
These Crispy Salmon Tacos feature a light cilantro coleslaw, pickled red onions, and an avocado crema. Outrageously good!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the crispy salmon:
- 1.5 lbs salmon, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cilantro Slaw:
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1-2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1 head green cabbage, shredded
- 1 fistful cilantro, chopped
For the pickled red onion:
- 1 red onion, sliced very thin (use a mandoline for precision)
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 2 Tbsp sugar (or 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup)
- 2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
To Serve:
- Mini Tortillas
- Avocado Crema (store bought or see below for a link to my recipe)
- Extra Cilantro to top
Instructions
For the crispy salmon:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place cubed salmon in a bowl and drizzle with avocado oil, tossing to combine.
- Add panko and all the spices to a shallow plate or platter. Add the salmon, and toss to entirely coat each piece.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy. You can spray each piece with a bit of oil and broil until golden, if baking for 20 minutes didn't produce the golden crunch you're looking for.
For the Cilantro Slaw:
- Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a large bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add shredded cabbage and cilantro and toss to coat. Set aside.
For the pickled red onions:
- Add sugar and salt to a large mouth mason jar. Top with hot water and vinegar and stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Add red onions and top with the cap. Shake to combine. Ideally you pickle these in advance, but even after 5 minutes they'll be mellow and slightly pickled!
To serve:
- Top the tortilla with the cilantro slaw, crispy salmon, pickled red onions, avocado crema and cilantro. ENJOY!