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    Home » Fish & Seafood

    Healthy Baked Salmon Tacos

    Published: Jan 17, 2017 / Updated: Sep 5, 2018 / 28 Comments

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    My healthy baked salmon tacos are fresh and full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. The cilantro lime Greek yogurt dressing tastes just as good as sour cream but contains fewer calories.

    healthy baked salmon tacos with avocado and cilantro lime Greek yogurt dressing

    Mmm tacos! It's been a while since we've seen tacos on this blog, so I'm pretty happy that they're back. I've been meaning to do salmon tacos for a while now.

    I love how easy and fuss-free it is to cook a piece of salmon in the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up, pop it in the oven, and 15 minutes later you've got an easy meal.

    These tacos really couldn't be much simpler. While the salmon is cooking, whip up the sauce and cut up the veggies. These healthy baked salmon tacos are perfect for busy weeknights. I'm also pretty sure that this would be a great way to get picky eaters to eat their fish!

    close-up of several healthy baked salmon tacos with avocado and cilantro lime yogurt dressing

    I seasoned the salmon with salt & pepper, a bit of garlic powder, some ground cumin, and a little chili powder. As always, adjust seasonings to suit your tastes. A good quality piece of salmon doesn't need too much enhancement.

    I chose corn tortillas for these tacos, but flour tortillas would work as well. Finely chopped iceberg lettuce and creamy avocado are the finishing touches on this taco recipe.

    two healthy baked salmon tacos topped with avocado and cilantro lime Greek yogurt dressing

    Will you make my healthy baked salmon tacos?

    Questions? Let me know!

    My healthy baked salmon tacos are fresh and full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. The cilantro lime Greek yogurt dressing tastes just as good as sour cream but contains fewer calories.

    Healthy Baked Salmon Tacos

    Easy & delicious healthy salmon tacos with a cilantro lime Greek yogurt sauce.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Tex-Mex
    Servings 8 tacos
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    Ingredients
     

    • 8-10 corn tortillas
    • 1 piece fresh salmon (about 1/2 pound)
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • Garlic powder to taste
    • Ground cumin to taste
    • Chili powder (optional) to taste
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Sauce:

    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
    • Juice from 1/2 lime
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • Handful fresh cilantro chopped

    Toppings:

    • 1 avocado diced
    • Iceberg lettuce shredded, to taste
    • Lime wedges to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375F. Move the rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with foil. Wrap the tortillas in foil and put them in the oven right away.
    • Place a piece of salmon on the baking sheet and coat it with olive oil. Gently sprinkle with garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt & pepper. Cook in oven for 10-15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
    • Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients. Set aside. Prepare the avocado and lettuce.
    • When the salmon is done, roughly cut it into bite-size pieces using a fork. Assemble tacos immediately. Serve with extra lime if desired.

    Notes

    • If you're feeding 4+ people, I suggest buying a large piece of salmon or 2-3 smaller ones.
    Keyword baked salmon tacos, healthy salmon tacos
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Phyl says

      May 28, 2022 at 12:22 AM

      Sounds delicious. I love your recipes and have all your cookbooks.

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    2. Sarah says

      January 15, 2019 at 6:55 PM

      4 stars
      I thought these were pretty darn good, and as a native Texan, tacos are basically life. We made the recipe exactly, but next time I’ll add pico de gallo to the taco, as we felt we needed a bit of acidity that the lime didn’t quite provide to the dish. We really loved the sauce and the seasoning combination was great! I definitely second the “heat the tortillas” comment, it makes them much easier to work with. We have a tortilla warmer that we use after heating them on the stovetop, but a clean towel or thick napkin works just as well to keep the heat in. I served these tacos with black beans and it was a perfect pairing - everything tasted so bright and clean. We’ll definitely make this again and are already talking about ways we can adapt the recipe with other proteins. Shrimp would be fantastic in this recipe!

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      • Natasha says

        January 16, 2019 at 9:35 AM

        I'm so glad they passed the test, Sarah! I love pico de gallo... that would be an excellent addition. And thanks for the taco warming tip.

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    3. Ellen Skagerberg says

      November 27, 2018 at 9:30 PM

      5 stars
      I was looking up salmon taco recipes and so many of them were complicated. Yours was super easy, and as slow as I am in the kitchen, I actually could get the sauce and the lettuce done while the salmon was cooking. (I didn't have cilantro, and our avocado had turned, so we left those out, sadly.)

      The big "pro tip" from your recipe, though, was to wrap the tortillas in foil and put them in the oven too. Who knew? Usually, we would dry fry them a couple at a time (me), or microwave them (my dear husband). Your way is MUCH better. Thanks!

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      • Natasha says

        November 29, 2018 at 11:23 AM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Ellen! Yeah, I discovered that method a few years ago and I was so happy when I did haha. So much easier than warming them individually.

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    4. Lauren says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:15 AM

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe. I don't get too excited about iceberg lettuce so we subbed mexican variety micro-greens. Fantastic!

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      • Natasha says

        February 12, 2018 at 11:18 AM

        So glad you liked it! Thanks, Lauren!

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    5. Thomas says

      September 4, 2017 at 8:12 PM

      Great post! Have nice day ! 🙂 ebkrj

      Reply
    6. Greta says

      July 30, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Looks great! What are the calories per serving? Will be doing this tomorrow! Thanks for sharing.

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      • Natasha says

        July 30, 2017 at 5:54 PM

        Thanks, Greta! Hope you enjoy the recipe. Sorry, I don't know what the calories are. You could try plugging the ingredients into an online calculator, but I'm not sure how accurate they are.

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        • Greta says

          July 31, 2017 at 7:02 PM

          No worries, Natasha! I'm making them right now! Thanks, again. 😊

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          • Natasha says

            July 31, 2017 at 7:12 PM

            Hope you like them 🙂

            Reply
    7. Tim Kelly says

      June 13, 2017 at 6:27 AM

      This sounds really good. I have some remaining salmon from last nite and was looking for a healthy and tasty alternative. Thank you for posting looking forward to trying this.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 13, 2017 at 6:38 AM

        Hope you like them!

        Reply
    8. John Espiritu says

      February 7, 2017 at 4:30 PM

      I'm in love with all of your recipe's! I am going to try and make these tonight! Looks so good!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 7, 2017 at 5:11 PM

        Thanks, John!! Hope you like these!

        Reply
    9. Taylor @ The Girl on Bloor says

      January 18, 2017 at 1:14 PM

      OMG Natasha these tacos look SO good. Perfect for that January reset - healthy AND delicious! And seriously, I am LOVING that you use corn tortillas too! They can be difficult to find in stores but honestly they are so soooo much better than the flour ones. Makes taco night extra special!

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      • Natasha says

        January 18, 2017 at 1:42 PM

        Thanks, Taylor!! Yeah, I do enjoy both, but I have to say store-bought tortillas of all kinds don't always do it for me. I need to learn how to make my own!!

        Reply
    10. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

      January 17, 2017 at 4:40 PM

      Salmon tacos sounds and looks like the most incredible combo I've ever seen! I've had fish tacos before with white fish, but salmon sounds even better 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 17, 2017 at 6:06 PM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    11. Kim | Unrefined RD says

      January 17, 2017 at 3:10 PM

      LOVE this! Salmon and avocado go so well together. Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 17, 2017 at 3:16 PM

        Thanks, Kim! Let me know if you like it 🙂

        Reply
    12. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      January 17, 2017 at 2:53 PM

      I love how quick, easy and flavorful these tacos are Natasha! I agree with minimal spices and totally love your yogurt sauce! Winner of a Taco Tuesday!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 17, 2017 at 3:03 PM

        Thank you, Mary Ann! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Susan says

      January 17, 2017 at 12:27 PM

      Avocados and salmon... always a good idea! Excited to try!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 17, 2017 at 12:41 PM

        Thanks, Susan! Do let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    14. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

      January 17, 2017 at 11:08 AM

      Yay! Perfect for taco Tuesday (or any day of the week for that matter) ! I regularly use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and even prefer it! These look really good, Natasha. I've never had salmon on a taco before and love that you used iceberg lettuce for a nice crunch. And ya can't go wrong with avocado 🙂 Pinning! Hope your week is going great!

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      • Natasha says

        January 17, 2017 at 11:11 AM

        Thanks, Dawn!! I'm glad you like the idea of these tacos. 🙂 I love my Greek yogurt too... I eat a lot of it!!

        Reply

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