Easiest Fish Tacos
The Easiest Fish Tacos are quick, fresh, and full of zesty flavor. Made with tender seasoned fish, soft tortillas, and customizable toppings, they’re the perfect weeknight meal or fun weekend treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings (4 tacos)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried, Baked, or Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Optional Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of garlic powder or chipotle powder
Instructions
- Pat fish dry and brush with olive oil. Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- To cook the fish:
- Pan-fry: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 2–4 minutes per side, until cooked through and flaky.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Grill: Grill over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- Flake cooked fish into large chunks. Fill tortillas with fish, slaw, avocado, and optional cilantro.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over tacos if using.
- Serve with lime wedges and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Make it spicy by adding chili powder or hot sauce.
- Prep toppings and sauce ahead for faster assembly.
- Great with sides like rice, beans, or corn salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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