30-Minute Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos
30-Minute Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos are a quick and delicious meal that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. Juicy salmon fillets glazed in a chipotle-honey sauce are wrapped in warm corn tortillas, topped with creamy avocado and crunchy cabbage slaw. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, providing a gourmet dining experience without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillets (skinless)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped chipotle peppers, honey, and lime juice to create the glaze.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes until crispy. Flip and brush with the chipotle honey glaze; cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Warm corn tortillas in a separate skillet or oven.
- Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and fill each tortilla with salmon, adding cabbage slaw, avocado slices, and cilantro on top.
- Drizzle with any remaining chipotle honey glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the chipotle honey mixture for 15-30 minutes before cooking.- Feel free to substitute salmon with shrimp or tofu if desired.- Customize toppings with your favorites such as diced tomatoes or sour cream.