Description
These Fish Tacos are a delightful and quick meal option, perfect for a taco night or a casual dinner. Flaky white fish seasoned with a zesty blend of spices, topped with a creamy sauce, crunchy cabbage, and fresh avocado slices, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush over both sides of the fish fillets.
- Cook the Fish: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the fish for 3–4 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the Tacos: Layer fish, shredded cabbage, sauce, avocado, and cilantro on each tortilla. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, grill the fish instead of pan-cooking.
- Swap cabbage for a pre-made slaw mix for convenience.
- These tacos are also great with mango salsa or pickled onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
