Name: Canned Salmon Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American

January 30, 2026

Canned salmon tacos are surprisingly delicious, super easy to assemble, and made of mostly pantry staples. There's many a night we come home and have no idea what's going to be for dinner and that's when I turned to my pantry and canned goods. Wild, canned beans are my go-to. It's nice to switch it up sometimes and these canned salmon tacos don't disappoint.

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Canned Salmon Tacos

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Dice two ripe mangos and combine them with chopped red onion, cilantro, seeded and minced jalapeno, lime juice, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and let the flavors meld.

Drain the canned salmon and flake it with a fork into a medium bowl.

Add taco seasoning, lime juice, and olive oil to the salmon, and mix until well combined.

Take a warm tortilla and place a generous spoonful of the canned salmon mixture in the center.

Top with fruit salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, pico de gallo, crunchy vegetables, and a drizzle of hot sauce. (or what ever toppings you would like.)

Notes

Taco Seasoning Recipe: 4 tablespoons ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, ½ tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper, 1 tablespoon salt

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Drain Like a Pro 🥫
When using canned salmon, always thoroughly drain and gently pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making your tacos soggy.
Mango Precision 🥭
For perfect mango dicing, slice along the pit, score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern while still in the skin, then scoop out for uniform, restaurant-quality chunks.
Flavor Bomb Technique 💥
Toast your cumin and taco seasoning in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds before adding to the salmon to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
Acid Balance Magic 🍋
Always add fresh lime juice at the very end of preparation to brighten flavors and prevent the salmon from becoming tough or breaking down.
Tortilla Temperature Trick 🔥
Quickly warm tortillas directly on a gas flame or cast-iron skillet for 10-15 seconds per side to enhance flexibility and develop subtle char marks.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.