Easy Cajun Salmon Tacos {30 minute meal}
These easy Cajun Salmon Tacos are served with a quick and creamy avocado and lime dressing for a utterly delicious and sociable 30-minute meal that the whole family will love.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 480 g Salmon fillets Boneless | See notes
- 3 tsp Cajun spice mix See notes
For the Avocado and Lime Dressing:
- 1 Avocado Peeled and stoned
- 100 g Yoghurt See notes
- 1 Lime Juice only
- 1 tbsp Mint sauce See notes
To serve:
- 8 Small, soft tortilla wraps
- 1 Lettuce Washed and shredded
- 1 Red onion Peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 Cucumber Cut into thin strips (I use a vegetable peeler)
- 165 g Sweetcorn Tinned, drained or frozen, cooked
Instructions
To cook in the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
- Pop the salmon fillets onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper and sprinkle over the cajun seasoning. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until just cooked through.
To cook in the air fryer:
- Sprinkle the salmon fillets with the cajun seasoning (OR cut them into small cubes and toss with the seasoning). Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes for cubes or 8-10 minutes for whole fillets. (Always check the fish is cooked through as it can vary depending on thickness.
- Meanwhile prepare the tacos and other toppings.
To make the Avocado and Lime Dressing:
- Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. Add a little water to make a thin, runny sauce if you like.
To serve:
- Toast the wraps so they are crunchy and brown. You can do this by folding over and popping into the toasted slots, or for 3-4 minutes in the oven while the salmon is finishing cooking. (See notes)
- When the salmon is cooked, peel it from the skin and break into large chunks.
- Lay everything out and let everyone help themselves.
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Notes
Salmon: I tend to buy the boneless, skin on fillets in a pack of 4. I then remove the skin after cooking and before serving. If you want to save money or are feeding portions for children, you can use just 2 large fillets instead
Cajun spice mix/seasoning: Any good quality shop bought mix is fine
Yoghurt: Natural yoghurt works best as it is quite runny. If you only have Greek yoghurt, that's fine. Just add a splash or two of extra water to the sauce
Mint sauce: This is a favourite cheat of mine to get a really minty flavour to sauces. It's the mint sauce that you serve with lamb, NOT mint jelly! You can substitute with fresh mint if you have it
Tacos: If you toast them in the oven, you can 'hang' them directly over a bars of the oven so they are toasted in the traditional taco shape if you like. This makes them easier to handle rather than folding after toasting flat
Serve quickly: Serve your Salmon Tacos as soon as they are filled to avoid soggy shells
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 1423mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 20.9mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 4.3mg