BBQ Salmon Tacos are sweet, salty, tangy and crunchy, making them the ultimate weeknight meal. Ready in 15 minutes, these Salmon Tacos with BBQ Sauce only require 8 ingredients (all pantry and fridge staples). This is a recipe for people who don’t like the taste of salmon, but know they should eat more.
After you try these BBQ salmon tacos, make sure to also make honey chipotle salmon (it’s sweet and spicy) and this simple salmon and mango salsa recipe. Both recipes come together in 15 minutes and are incredibly easy to make.
BBQ Salmon Taco Highlights
Easy to make in 15 minutes 8 ingredients Perfect summer recipe Easy weeknight dinner
Featured ingredients
Salmon – Use salmon with or without the skin. If your salmon has skin, cooking it that way will cause the skin to slip off after cooking. BBQ Sauce – Be sure to use your favorite BBQ sauce. That’s what adds flavor to this recipe. I personally love Organic Ville BBQ Sauce. It’s very sweet and goes perfectly with salmon. Greek yogurt (or plain dairy-free yogurt) – Makes a tangy and creamy slaw dressing. If you don’t like using Greek yogurt, you can also use mayonnaise.
How to make barbecue salmon tacos
Preheat oven to 425F. Place the salmon (skin side down) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce. Bake at 425F for 12 minutes.
While the salmon is cooking, make the coleslaw. First, make the dressing in a large bowl (just mix Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, salt, and garlic powder). Slice the cabbage thinly and mix it into the yogurt. Mix well with tongs until completely coated.
When the salmon is done cooking, remove from the oven and pour 1/4 cup of the barbecue over the salmon. Fluff with a fork.
Tip: To make soft taco tortillas pliable, warm them in the oven or on the stovetop over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
Assemble the tacos: Add coleslaw, barbecued salmon, sliced avocado, and any other toppings you like. We recommend pouring a little barbecue sauce over the top.
Don’t want to turn on the oven?
Let’s use the flyer! You can cook salmon in the air fryer, but be sure to add barbecue sauce to the salmon before cooking. If you don’t have time, you can also make salmon sashimi in the air fryer. This takes just 6 minutes to prepare.
Other additions
Jalapeno slices (add to tacos or slaw) Pickled red onions Sliced radish Sliced green onions Mango salsa Cilantro
Other ways to enjoy this recipe
Serve with black beans and rice as a taco bowl instead of tacos Use barbecue salmon in a salad instead of tacos Serve barbecue salmon and coleslaw with sweet potato fries for a whole new meal Masu
The best way to store leftovers
Store salmon and coleslaw separately in airtight containers. Reheat the salmon in the oven, toaster oven, or skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through. Assemble your tacos (don’t forget to add BBQ sauce) and enjoy!
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Preheat oven to 425F.
Place the salmon (skin side down) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and garlic powder and pour 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce over it. Use the back of a spoon to spread the barbecue sauce around to completely coat the salmon.
Bake the salmon in the oven at 425F for 12 minutes.
While the salmon is cooking, make the coleslaw. Combine Greek yogurt, salt, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Whisk well to combine.
Thinly shred the cabbage (or you can use bagged slaw mix). Add the cabbage to the bowl with the yogurt dressing and toss with tongs until completely coated.
When the salmon is done baking, remove it from the oven and pour 1/4 cup of barbecue over it. Flake the salmon with a fork.
Assemble tacos by adding slaw, barbecued salmon, and avocado to tacos. Drizzle remaining barbecue sauce over top.
If you don’t want to use Greek yogurt in your coleslaw, you can use mayonnaise. To make the tortillas more pliable, place them in the oven for 1 to 2 minutes. Make sure you really like the flavor of the barbecue sauce you’re using. It’s really the main flavor. I love Organic Ville BBQ Sauce.
Don’t want to turn on the oven? Let’s use the flyer!
Cook salmon in the air fryer. Be sure to add barbecue sauce to the salmon before cooking. If you don’t have time, you can also make salmon sashimi in the air fryer. This takes just 6 minutes to prepare.
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Where does the nutritional information come from? Nutritional information is provided by the USDA Food Database.
