Canned Salmon Tacos

Canned Salmon Tacos

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.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 372 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 can - salmon in water
  • 2 tablespoons - lime juice
  • ½ tsp - olive oil
  • 1 tsp - taco seasoning
  • tortillas
  • 2 - ripe mangos
  • ½ cups - red onion
  • ¼ cups - cilantro
  • 1 - jalapeno
  • ¼ cup - lime juice
  • ¼ tsp - cumin
  • ⅛ tsp - kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Drain the canned salmon and flake it with a fork into a medium bowl.
  3. Add taco seasoning, lime juice, and olive oil to the salmon, and mix until well combined.
  4. Take a warm tortilla and place a generous spoonful of the canned salmon mixture in the center.
  5. 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.)
  6. 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

Nutrition

Energy: 372 kcal | Total Fat: 9 g | Saturated: 2 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 63 mg | Total Carbs: 48 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugars: 25 g | Proteins: 26 g | Sodium: 790 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g

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