Salmon Fish Taco Recipe

This Salmon Fish Taco recipe is made with easy air fried salmon bites, sweet and spicy peach salsa, crunchy cabbage, and a drizzle of lime crema. Each bite of these quick and easy tacos is a flavor and texture fiesta.

Add your favorite taco toppings like fresh cilantro, sliced avocados, or pickled red onions. And if you are looking for more taco recipes, you can also try my Blackened Salmon Tacos, Chicken Tacos, or these reader-favorite Birria Tacos.

A counter with salmon fish tacos topped with lime crema and peach salsa.

Salmon Fish Taco Recipe With Peach Salsa

This recipe for salmon tacos with peach salsa and lime crema will have you wanting to expand your taco horizon and eat them all the time! It’s the perfect summer dinner that is quick to prepare, fresh, and flavorful.

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For the fish, I love to use these air fryer salmon bites because they are a little crispy on the outside but super flaky on the inside and only take a few minutes to cook. They can even be made ahead of time and warmed up when you are ready to assemble.

The peach salsa is sweet, spicy, tangy, and the perfect compliment to rich and buttery salmon. Top it all off with a drizzle of lime crema, close your eyes, and imagine you are at the beach.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

So many textures! Between the crispy tortillas, flakey salmon, sweet and spicy salsa, and creamy crema, these fish tacos have a lot going on! Each bite has a delicious combination of flavors and textures to keep things interesting.
It makes healthy eating taste delicious. Salmon is crazy healthy and eating it this way makes it fun and delicious, too. Because you can customize all of the ingredients, you can make it exactly how you and your family like.
Quick to make. Especially because much of this recipe can be prepped ahead of time, the assembly is really quick. If you are meal prepping, you can just reheat the salmon bites and then assemble your tacos, all in about 10 minutes flat.

Adding brown sugar and spices to raw salmon pieces.

Key Ingredients You Will Need

Salmon Bites: you will need about 1 pound of salmon to make the salmon bites. You can refer to this recipe for more details on preparing the salmon to make the salmon bites.
Peaches: be sure to use incredibly fresh peaches so that they are sweet and juicy.
Tomatoes: fresh diced tomatoes are mixed with the diced peach in the salsa.
Fresh Limes: you will need fresh limes for quite a bit in this recipe so plan on getting about 3 fresh limes.
Cilantro: cilantro is used in the peach salsa as well as for an optional garnish.
Sour Cream: the sour cream is mixed with fresh lime juice to make a crema that gets drizzled over the bowls.
Corn Tortillas: corn tortillas are the traditional type for fish tacos. With that being said, you can absolutely feel free to try them using flour tortillas.

How to Make Salmon Tacos With Peach Salsa

Make the salmon bites. Prepare these salmon bites in the air fryer or oven.
Make the peach salsa. Combine the diced peaches, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Set aside.

Tortillas cooked and loaded up with air fryer salmon.

Make the lime crema. Whisk together the sour cream and lime juice and set aside.
Heat the tortillas. Pan fry each tortilla in a little oil for about 30-45 seconds per side, or until golden and slightly crisp.
Assemble the tacos. Inside each warmed taco add shredded cabbage, 2-3 salmon bites, peach salsa, and a drizzle of lime crema. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Assembled fish tacos with a bowl of peach salsa next to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What other kinds of fish could I use for fish tacos?

Any type of mild, firm white fish like halibut, tilapia, or cod would work great for fish tacos, whether you air fry them, pan fry, grill, or bake.

How long will salmon bites stay fresh in the fridge?

You can store cooked salmon bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I grill the salmon bites?

Sure! Just be sure to spray the grill first, then cook over medium heat for a total of about 15-20 minutes (depending on the thickness).

Serving Suggestions/Recipe Variations

In order to keep the tortillas warm while you are heating them all up, store already heated tortillas wrapped inside foil or a kitchen cloth.
Prep the salmon ahead of time! You can store the cooked salmon for up to a few days, so don’t hesitate to make it the day before. You can reheat in the air fryer, or in a preheated skillet or oven.
Use an air fryer to get the salmon bites crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. It is also a convenient way to reheat them!

Fish tacos filled with air fried salmon bites, peach salsa, and lime crema.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator: store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Peach salsa is best fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Reheating the salmon: reheat salmon bites in the air fryer, wrap in foil and cook in a 350 degree air fryer for a few minutes.