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Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos

Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos are made with roasted salmon seasoned with chipotle, honey, and spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 4 4–6 ounce salmon fillets, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 –2 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and black pepper

For Serving

  • Warm tortillas
  • Shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • Sliced avocado
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Pineapple Mango Salsa

  • 1 –2 jalapeños
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Place the salmon chunks on a baking sheet. Add olive oil, chopped chipotle in adobo, honey, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  • Toss everything together until the salmon is well coated and arrange the pieces in a single layer on the sheet pan.
  • Place the jalapeños on the baking sheet as well and roast for 10–15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
  • During the last minute of cooking, switch the oven to broil and broil until the salmon edges are slightly charred.
  • Remove the salmon and jalapeños from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
  • To make the pineapple mango salsa, finely chop the roasted jalapeños and add them to a bowl.
  • Add diced pineapple, mango, cilantro, grated ginger, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
  • Warm the tortillas and assemble the Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos by adding shredded cabbage, avocado slices, roasted salmon, and pineapple mango salsa.
  • Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and serve immediately.

Notes

Greek yogurt or crema can be drizzled on top for added creaminess.