CRISPY, FLAKY, BREADED SALMON!
We love fish tacos in this house, and these Crispy Salmon Fish Tacos are an easy and tasty crowd-pleaser! After our recent introduction to deliciously crisp deep-fried salmon, my husband was inspired to incorporate a crispier, breaded, oven baked salmon into this meal and it turned out beautifully: the perfect combination of both crispy and flaky!
When it comes to the toppings, they certainly can be customizable to your preferences, but our tip would be don’t skip the chipotle mayo! It’s a must as it really does tie all of the flavors together.
Servings: 16 Tacos (or about 5 servings)
Ingredients:
FOR THE FISH
- 1.5 lb Salmon
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Flour (we used white whole wheat)
- 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Cilantro
- 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- Corn Or Flour Tortillas (corn recommended for flavor!)
TOPPINGS (SUGGESTED / TO TASTE)
- Squeeze Of Lime
- Sliced Avocado
- Raw Coleslaw Mix
- Sliced Serrano Peppers
- Thinly Sliced Radishes
- Chipotle Mayo Of Choice
- Cilantro To Garnish
Directions:
PREP
Preheat the oven to 425°
Line a baking pan with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking
Remove the skin from the salmon and cut it into small fillets (about 3” long) and pat dry
Season the fish liberally on both sides with salt and pepper
Mix the flour and paprika in a large plate or shallow bowl
Scramble eggs in a bowl
Mix the Panko with the chopped cilantro in a medium sized bowl
BREAD AND COOK THE FISH
Roll the fillets in the flour mixture until coated evenly on all sides
Dunk and cover the fillets in egg, then gently roll them in the Panko mixture until thoroughly coated
Place the breaded fillets on the pan and bake for 10-12 min at 425° – The fish texture should be flaky with a lightly browned, crispy breading
ASSEMBLE TACOS
Slice the fillets into thin pieces and place in warmed tortillas
Add the squeeze of lime over the fish before other toppings
Top with avocado, coleslaw, radishes, and peppers
Drizzle with chipotle mayo and garnish with cilantro
Enjoy!
