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Make my easy sheet pan tacos in the oven with beef, refried beans, and cheese. They come out perfectly crispy and hold together so nicely thanks to the cheese and refried beans. Dip ’em in my homemade avocado crema for a simple and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love. PS: you can even freeze a batch of these for later — aka meal prep perfection!

A taco filled with seasoned ground meat, topped with green sauce and cilantro, served on a tray with lime wedges.

A truly perfect recipe for meal prep — I love making a big batch of these tacos to freeze for later. They keep SO well in the freezer, and you can just pop ’em back in the oven from frozen when you’re ready to serve.

15 minutes of prep time — that’s all you need to get a batch of these in the oven.

Handheld size — because I use street taco tortillas for this recipe, the tacos themselves are small enough for my kiddos hands to easily hold and dip 🙌🏻🙌🏻.

Step-by-step process of making beef tacos: cooking beef with cheese and sour cream, assembling on tortillas, folding, preparing green sauce, and serving with sauce, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Essential Ingredients

  • Ground beef: I prefer the flavor of 80/20 ground beef, but any variety will work for these tacos. I’ve also tested these tacos with a plant-based ground, and that worked GREAT as well if you’re hoping to keep this recipe vegetarian 🙌🏻.
  • Homemade taco seasoning: Hundreds of you have made and loved my homemade taco seasoning — it truly is so much more flavorful (without all the added filler ingredients!) than and store-bought version I’ve found.
  • Greek yogurt: You’ll need plain Greek yogurt in both the taco meat, and the avocado crema. It adds great creaminess + a protein boost.
  • Avocado: Avocado is the base of the yummy crema for these tacos. You’ll blend right up in a food processor to creamy perfection.
  • Flour tortillas: This recipe calls for street taco size flour tortillas — I ❤ these tortillas for a few reasons: 1. they’re the perfect size tacos for little hands to hold (my kids absolutely devour these tacos every time I make them), and 2. flour tortillas crisp up so dang nicely in the oven. I DO NOT recommend corn tortillas as they became a bit chewy and not crispy when baked.
  • Refried beans: Not only do the refried beans add great flavor and protein, it helps the taco meat stick to the tortilla when baked. Don’t skip the beans!

Find the list of full ingredients in the recipe card below. 

Tips for Making These Tacos

My #1 tip for making these tacos is to use flour tortillas instead of corn. Why? Flour tortillas crisp up super nicely when you bake these tacos in the oven, where corn tortillas came out a little chewy. I didn’t love the texture when the team tested this recipe with corn tortillas, so just be advised that the tacos will be chewy rather than crispy if you use corn tortillas 😋.

Find the full recipe instructions in the recipe card below.

Serve and Enjoy!

There are so many delicious recipes that you can serve along side these sheet pan tacos to round out a whole dang meal. Here are some of my go-tos:

These tacos can be frozen. Allow them to cool completely before placing them in a freezer-safe container. To reheat the tacos, preheat the oven to 350ºF and then bake the tacos for 15-20 minutes until thawed.

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Three folded tacos filled with ground beef, topped with green sauce and fresh cilantro, are arranged on parchment paper with lime wedges.

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  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  • Heat the ground beef in a large skillet over medium/high heat for 2-3 minutes, breaking the beef up into small pieces.

  • Add the taco seasoning to the beef and cook until the ground beef is no longer pink. Remove from heat.

  • Add the shredded cheese and Greek yogurt to the beef and stir to combine.

  • Lay the 9 tortillas out on a clean, flat surface. Distribute the refried beans evenly between the tortillas. Top with the ground beef.

  • Fold each tortilla in half and transfer to the greased baking sheet.

  • Bake the tacos for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through so both sides of the tortillas become golden brown. Remove from the oven.

  • While the tacos are baking, make the avocado crema by adding the avocado meat, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

  • Top each taco with crema and enjoy immediately.

  • Store-bought taco seasoning can be used for this recipe.
  • These tacos can be frozen. Allow them to cool completely before placing them in a freezer-safe container. To reheat the tacos, preheat the oven to 350ºF and then bake the tacos for 15-20 minutes until thawed.
  • Flour tortillas: you can also use corn tortillas, but when we tested this the tacos shells came out a bit chewy and they didn’t get crispy the way flour tortillas did.

Calories: 491 kcal, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 24 g, Fat: 27 g, Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 4 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Photography: photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.

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Delicious grilled salmon tacos with avocado crema and all the fixings! These salmon fish tacos are packed with flavor without sacrificing nutrition. The perfect protein-packed dinner to enjoy whether or not you can get outside and grill! Truly my favorite salmon tacos recipe!

A creative and healthy fish taco recipe. These salmon tacos have been thoroughly tested. Read on for more!

Maven’s Quick Tips

Grill inside or outside. You can make these salmon tacos outside on a grill or inside using a grill pan. I’ve also included instructions for baking your salmon if you prefer that method.

Prevent sticking. To prevent sticking to your grill make sure you oil your grill super well before cooking.

Keep the skin on. I recommend grilling with the skin on since it will help seal in moisture and flavor while cooking.

Get topping! This avocado crema makes an easy and healthy topping for your tacos but I’ve also included some suggested toppings to complete your meal.

High in nutrition. Salmon is a fantastic lean protein that also includes healthy fats and omega-3s. A dinner you can feel great about!

Ingredients in Grilled Salmon Tacos

  • Salmon – Feel free to use either wild-caught or farmed salmon. Any varietal will work here. Just be sure to leave the skin on!
  • Taco spices – or a mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper. Exact amounts and ratios below. Feel free to reduce salt amount if watching sodium levels.
  • Avocado crema – ripe avocado, lime zest + juice, scallion, garlic clove, cumin ,salt + water.
  • Tortillas – I like using corn tortillas.

See additional taco topping suggestions below!

How to Make Salmon Tacos with Avocado Crema

STEP 1: MARINATE SALMON

Add your salmon skin side down in a large shallow baking dish and top with spices and lime juice. Let sit in marinade while you make the avocado crema and preheat your grill.

marinated sockeye salmon marinated sockeye salmon

STEP 2: MAKE CREMA

To a blender add all your avocado crema ingredients and blend until smooth.

avocado crema in a blender.avocado crema in a blender.

STEP 3: GRILL SALMON

Heat your BBQ or indoor grill pan to 400 degrees F. Be sure to grease very well so salmon doesn’t stick. Place salmon, skin side up onto grill or grill pan and cook for 6-8 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes. Your salmon is ready when it reaches an internal temp of 140 degrees F and flakes easily. Alternatively you can grill your salmon inside a foil pack for about 15 minutes for a minimal clean up method. Remove salmon from grill and let rest for a few minutes.

Grilled salmon on a grill pan.Grilled salmon on a grill pan.

STEP 4: ASSEMBLE TACOS

While salmon is resting, carefully char your tortillas on the grill. Chop or shred your salmon into your charred tortillas and top with avocado crema and any other desired toppings.

salmon tacos on a white plate with avocado crema, cabbage, jalapenos and lime.salmon tacos on a white plate with avocado crema, cabbage, jalapenos and lime.

Topping Suggestions

These salmon fish tacos taste delicious with just the avocado crema, however I do like to add a few other ingredients to help build them out. Here are some ideas:

  • Homemade salsa (or green salsa!) or even pico de gallo
  • Avocado or homemade guacamole if you want to double up on the avocado goodness!
  • Shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack – cotija works great too!
  • Fresh lime juice or homemade hot sauce
  • Cilantro and/or sliced radishes
  • Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • Fresh or frozen corn (thaw first) or even beans (black beans, refried beans etc…)
  • Jalapeno slices for a spicy kick! I love these pickled jalapenos.
  • Shredded red cabbage or other greens.

FAQs

Can I bake my salmon?

Absolutely! If you don’t have a grill or grill pan you can easily bake your salmon instead. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place marinated salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked to desired doneness.

Does it matter what type of salmon I use?

No! You can use either farmed or wild caught salmon. Farmed salmon tends to be a bit milder in flavor while wild caught can be a bit richer but is also higher in minerals like zinc and iron. As far as varietals of salmon, King Salmon/Chinook, has a higher fat content, whereas Sockeye and Coho salmon are a bit lower in fat. There’s also Atlantic Salmon, which is always farmed. Wild caught is a bit more expensive but will result in a richer flavor of fish taco. Either works great so just pick what you desire or can afford.

Can I use a different fish?

You most certainly can but just note that cooking times will vary based on the fish you choose so adjust accordingly.

What type of tortillas should I use?

I personally like using corn tortillas with my tacos but you can easily use flour tortillas if you prefer. Just note that only corn tortillas are gluten-free, while flour tortillas are not.

Do I have to use the avocado crema?

No you don’t but I would recommend using some other topping suggestions above since your salmon tacos will end up a little bland otherwise.

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Storage Instructions

Store grilled salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave or on stove-top. You can also make the avocado crema in advance but note that with time it will oxidize and turn brown.

I would not recommend freezing this recipe.

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Delicious grilled salmon tacos with avocado crema and all the fixings! These salmon fish tacos are packed with flavor without sacrificing nutrition. The perfect protein-packed dinner to enjoy whether or not you can get outside and grill! Truly my favorite salmon tacos recipe!

  • Author: Davida Lederle
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

For the tacos:

  • 1 lb skin-on salmon, cut into 4 even slices
  • 2 tsp ground chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • juice, 1 lime
  • 8 soft corn tortillas
  • Extra toppings: cilantro, shredded cabbage, radishes, jalapenos etc…(see above for more suggestions)

For the avocado crema:

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • zest + juice, 1 lime
  • 1 scallion, chopped (whites only)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water

  1. Add your salmon skin side down in a large shallow baking dish and top with spices and lime juice. Let sit in marinade while you make the avocado crema and preheat your grill.
  2. Heat your BBQ or indoor grill pan to 400 degrees F. Be sure to grease very well so salmon doesn’t stick.
  3. To a blender add all your avocado crema ingredients and blend until smooth.
  4. Place salmon, skin side up onto grill or grill pan and cook for 6-8 minutes.
  5. Use a spatula to carefully flip and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes. Your salmon is ready when it reaches an internal temp of 140 degrees F and flakes easily.
  6. Alternatively you can grill your salmon inside a foil pack for about 15 minutes for a minimal clean up method.
  7. Remove salmon from grill and let rest for a few minutes. While resting, carefully char your tortillas on the grill.
  8. Chop or shred your salmon into your charred tortillas and top with avocado crema and any other desired toppings.
  9. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days but note that your crema may oxidize and turn brown over time.

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