Ikura Tacos: Salmon Roe Tacos with Avocado & Lime
Ikura Tacos: Salmon Roe Tacos with Avocado & Lime
Ikura tacos combine warm corn tortillas with cool salmon roe, avocado, red onion, cilantro and lime. The key is to cook and assemble the warm ingredients first, then add the ikura immediately before serving so the roe keeps its texture.
Chum Salmon Caviar | Coho Salmon Caviar | Red Caviar & Ikura Collection
Ingredients
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 4 oz salmon roe (ikura)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or lightly mashed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, optional
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- Sriracha or another chile sauce, to taste
- Fresh lime juice, to taste
How to Make Ikura Tacos
- Mix the mayonnaise with chile sauce and a squeeze of lime.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable and lightly toasted.
- Add avocado, red onion and jalapeño.
- Drizzle lightly with the spicy lime mayo.
- Add chilled ikura as the final topping.
- Finish with cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Choosing the Roe
Chum Salmon Caviar provides large eggs and a pronounced pop. Coho Salmon Caviar can provide a somewhat richer flavor. Lot-to-lot texture and salt level vary, so taste the roe before adding extra salty ingredients.
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Serving Tips
- Keep the roe refrigerated until assembly.
- Add ikura after the tortillas and other warm ingredients are ready.
- Use lime and chile as accents rather than overwhelming the roe.
- Serve immediately so the tortilla stays pleasant and the roe remains cool.
Can I Prepare Them Ahead?
The sauce and sliced vegetables can be prepared in advance and refrigerated. Warm the tortillas and assemble the tacos close to serving time. Add the salmon roe only at the end.
Storage
Storage depends on the specific product, cure, packaging and whether it has been opened. Follow the instructions for your roe and see our Salmon Roe Storage Guide rather than applying one universal shelf-life number.
More Red Caviar Recipes
For additional serving ideas, see the Red Caviar Recipe Hub and our Salmon Roe & Ikura Guide.
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Global Seafoods Experience
Global Seafoods North America has decades of experience handling salmon roe. For warm dishes such as tacos, our practical approach is to treat ikura as a finishing ingredient: prepare the hot components first and add the roe just before serving.
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