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Blackened Salmon Wraps with Avocado Slaw

Published May 4, 2020. Last updated August 1, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Blackened Salmon Wraps with Avocado Slaw is an easy recipe that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. These wraps can also be made gluten free or low carb, if needed.

Two halves of a blackened salmon wrap on a white black with a whole wrap and 2 limes, a small white bowl in the background on a wood backdrop

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Super fast dinner recipes always seem to be in high demand. Even more so when they can be made ahead of time too. These Blackened Salmon Wraps with Avocado Slaw definitely fit all the busy life dinner requirements.

Salmon is always a great choice since it’s not only delicious, but also healthy and easy to prepare. This recipe includes seasoned salmon and a fresh, zesty slaw all in one tasty wrap.

Why This Recipe Works

As already mentioned, this is a quick and easy recipe to prepare. From start to finish, it takes around 20 minutes.

You can enjoy this recipe for lunch or dinner. You can even bake the salmon and prep the vegetables (minus the avocado) needed for the slaw ahead of time.

This recipe can be made gluten free or low carb, if needed. See the notes section of the recipe card at the bottom of this post for more details.

How to Make Blackened Salmon Wraps with Avocado Slaw

What You Need To Make This Recipe

Ingredients needed to make Blackened Salmon Wraps on a white background

To make this recipe you will need salmon, blackening seasoning, cabbage, a lime, an avocado, agave (or honey), tortillas, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Prep!

Shred the cabbage and juice the lime.

Create!

A large piece of salmon coated in blackening seasoning

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.

Sprinkle on the blackening seasoning and press in until the top of the salmon is completely covered. Repeat on the reverse side, if your salmon is skinless.

Cooked blackened salmon in a skllet

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat.

Once the skillet is nice and hot add the salmon and cook for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, or until it’s cooked through.

Flaked blackened salmon in a glass bowl over a white background

Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool. Once cool, flake with a fork.

Avocado puree in a smoothie cup with a spatula

To make the avocado slaw, add the cabbage to a medium bowl.

In a blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and agave. Blend until smooth.

avocado cabbage slaw in a glass bowl over a white background

Mix the avocado into the cabbage and toss until it’s all coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Present!

avocado slaw in the center of a flour tortilla over a white background

To assemble the Blackened Salmon Wraps, place about 1/2 cup of the Avocado Slaw on the center of each tortilla.

Avocado slaw topped with flaked blackened salmon in the center of a flour tortilla

Top with equal amounts of the blackened salmon.

A hand holding up a Blackened Salmon Wrap filled with blackened salmon and avocado slaw with tortillas, limes and a wood table blurred in the background

Fold over one side of the tortilla, tuck in the two sides and roll. Cut in half, if desired.

How to Make Gluten Free Blackened Salmon Wraps

To make this recipe gluten free, simply use gluten free tortillas.

How to Make Low Carb Blackened Salmon Wraps

To make this recipe low carb, substitute a tablespoon of brown sugar substitute for the agave and use low carb tortillas.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can make the salmon ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until needed. You can also chop the cabbage and juice the lime, but it is recommended to wait to prep the avocado until you are ready to eat.
  • Store leftovers separately in air-tight containers. The salmon can be stored for up to 3 days. The avocado slaw is best used within a day or two at most.

FAQ’s

  • What does blackened salmon mean? Blackened salmon is salmon cooked at a higher heat with a special blackening season on it. The seasoning is a combination of flavorful spices that turn dark when cooked this way.
  • What is blackening season made of? Blackening season is a combination of spices that usually includes chili powder, herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.  You can buy it (this recipe was made with Zatarains brand) or make your own.

More Salmon Recipes To Try

Love a good salmon recipe? Here are some more salmon recipes you might want to check out:

  • Easy Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon
  • Sweet Chili Salmon
  • Lemon Garlic Salmon Cakes
  • Thai-Inspired Salmon Salad
  • Sweet & Spicy Walnut Crusted Salmon
  • Baked Salmon with Crispy Lemon Garlic Topping

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2 Blackened Salmon Wrap halves on a white plate over a white backdrop with limes and a white bowl in the background
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Blackened Salmon Wraps with Avocado Slaw

Blackened Salmon Wraps with Avocado Slaw is an easy recipe that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. These wraps can also be made gluten free or low carb, if needed.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Seafood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 wraps
Calories 383kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Blackened Salmon

  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil * divided

Avocado Cabbage Slaw

  • 2 cups cabbage * shredded
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime * juiced
  • 1 tablespoon agave
  • salt and pepper * to taste
  • 4 flour tortillas

Instructions

Blackened Salmon

  • Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
  • Sprinkle on the blackening seasoning and rub in until the top of the salmon is completely covered.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is nice and hot add the salmon and cook for about 2 minutes.  
  • Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until it's cooked through and the skin, if there is any, is crisp.
  • Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool. Once cool, flake with a fork.

Avocado Cabbage Slaw

  • To make the avocado slaw, place the shredded cabbage in a medium bowl.  
  • In a blender combine the avocado, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, agave.
  • Blend until smooth, then mix into the cabbage until it's all coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • To assemble the wraps, place about 1/2 cup of the Avocado Slaw on the center of each tortilla. Divide the flaked salmon over the slaw. Fold over one side of the tortilla, tuck in the other two sides and roll.

Notes

How to Make Gluten Free Blackened Salmon Wraps

To make this recipe gluten free, simply use gluten free tortillas.

How to Make Low Carb Blackened Salmon Wraps

To make this recipe low carb, substitute a tablespoon of brown sugar substitute for the agave and use low carb tortillas.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can make the salmon ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until needed. You can also chop the cabbage and juice the lime, but it is recommended to wait to prep the avocado until you are ready to eat.
  • Store leftovers separately in air-tight containers. The salmon can be stored for up to 3 days. The avocado slaw is best used within a day or two at most.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrap | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 22.7mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2.2mg

This recipe was originally published on August 23, 2017. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in May 2020.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipes, Seafood

Comments

  1. Darlene Carbajal says

    July 18, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    Wow, that looks amazing!

    Reply
  2. Gabi says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:46 am

    What a great and yummy wrap recipe to increase the healthy omega 3 fatty acids through salmon!

    Reply
  3. Claudia Lamascolo says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:42 am

    I just for the first time had slaw on a sandwich I ordered and went nuts over it. I love salmon and I have everything to make these. First on my list this will be made this weekend! Thanks

    Reply
  4. Tisha says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:25 am

    This is definitely calling my name for lunch!!! I love salmon!!

    Reply
  5. Jessica Levinson says

    August 16, 2018 at 9:37 am

    This is such an easy dinner for the family! The salmon looks great!

    Reply
  6. Julia says

    August 16, 2018 at 9:29 am

    I love the packaging of that salmon with the little story! The wraps look delicious!

    Reply

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