Name: Grilled Salmon Tacos
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets; 8 ounces medium round red or white potatoes, cubed; 1.5 teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper; 0.75 teaspoon sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup purchased green salsa; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 12 (6 inch) or 16 (4 inch) corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions; 0.5 cup light dairy sour cream; 1 wedge Lime wedges

Grilled Salmon Tacos

Be the first to rate & review!

Need a break from traditional beef tacos? Try these salmon tacos for a heart-healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids. They're bursting with tender potatoes, a lime-flavored green salsa, and lots of fresh cilantro in each bite.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 23, 2020

Prep Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets
8 ounces medium round red or white potatoes, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper
¾ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup purchased green salsa
3 tablespoons lime juice
6 scallions, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 (6 inch) or 16 (4 inch) corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions
½ cup light dairy sour cream
1 wedge Lime wedges

Directions

Thaw fish, if frozen. Cook potatoes in a covered small saucepan in enough boiling salted water to cover about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool.
Combine chile pepper, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Measure thickness of fish. Sprinkle chile powder mixture evenly over both sides of each fish fillet; rub in with your fingers. Place fish on greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. If desired, cover grill grate with foil before placing fish. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once halfway through grilling time. Cool slightly. Break fish into chunks.
Stir together salsa, lime juice, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add potatoes, fish, scallions, and cilantro; toss gently to coat.
Divide fish mixture among tortillas. Top with sour cream; fold tortillas. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350	Calories
11g	Fat
41g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 21g	42%
Total Fat 11g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 51mg	17%
Vitamin A 906IU	18%
Vitamin C 18mg	19%
Folate 31mcg	8%
Sodium 416mg	18%
Calcium 152mg	12%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 75mg	18%
Potassium 659mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.