These Deliciously Simple Fish Tacos are a refreshing change of pace for Taco Tuesday. With flaky white fish, zesty toppings, and a squeeze of lime, these fish tacos bring the flavors of Baja right to your kitchen. {And if you enjoy Mexican-inspired recipes, be sure to check out my recipe for Huevos Rancheros.}
Whether a seafood fan or a taco lover looking to try something new, this fish taco recipe is sure to be a hit. Made with white fish like tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi, these tacos are delicious and a lighter alternative to traditional meat fillings. Plus, you can customize your tacos with whatever toppings you like. I like crisp cabbage slaw and creamy avocado. I also often make a quick cream sauce by whisking together sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and salsa verde.
Mix equal parts sour cream and salsa verde together for a cool and fresh fish taco sauce.
If you’re feeling more ambitious, make a batch of Mexican-spiced pickled Jalapenos, or whip up some easy Mango and Tomato Fresh Salsa. And don’t forget to finish it off with a generous sprinkling of cheese. I love to use crumbled feta or queso fresco. Shredded Monterey Jack cheese is delicious, too.
The ingredients for these Baja-style fish tacos are simple and few:
Fish – Use the white fish of your choice. My favorite fish for fish tacos is Mahi Mahi or Tilapia.
Tortillas – I like corn tortillas, but some of my family members prefer flour tortillas. Use whatever tortillas you prefer, or serve both corn and flour tortillas.
Seasonings – I use a simple seasoning mixture of seafood seasoning and smoked paprika.
Oil – You will need just a little bit of oil to cook the fish. I typically use avocado or olive oil but use whatever cooking oil you prefer.
Toppings – The remaining ingredients are toppings, and this is totally up to you. I believe that a fish taco requires a crunchy shredded cabbage topping. But you can use crisp lettuce for a crunchy element. Salsa, sour cream, cheese, onions, and jalapeno peppers are also toppings that are delicious on fish tacos.
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Deliciously Simple Fish Tacos
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
Description
These Fish Tacos are simple and delicious. Change up your taco routine by bringing the fresh flavors of Baja to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 6 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (tilapia, mahi mahi, haddock, or cod work well)
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (or other seafood seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Avocado slices
- Finely shredded red or green cabbage
- Salsa verde, or Mango and Tomato Fresh Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Pickled jalapenos, or Mexican-Spiced Jalapenos
- Crumbled feta cheese, or other favorite cheese
- Red onion, thinly-sliced
Instructions
- Season fish with seafood seasoning and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Prepare tortillas by toasting on both sides in a hot skillet, until they start to soften and get a little color. (About a 30-60 seconds per side.) Wrap them loosely in foil and set aside until the fish is ready.
- Add oil to the same skillet heated over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, cook the fish until just done, about 2 minutes per side. Cook until it flakes easily with a fork, but don’t overcook.
- Remove the fish to a plate, and break it into large pieces with a fork. Squeeze lime juice over fish. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Assemble tacos by dividing the flaked fish between the tortillas, and adding toppings of choice. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
5 Comments
Rodney
July 2, 2018 at 4:41 pmI tried this and it was very delicious! I did not use tortillas because I am diabetic. I just put everything on my plate and ate it like a salad. Thanks for the recipe.
Melissa
July 2, 2018 at 5:00 pmYou are welcome! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Julia
February 17, 2019 at 10:13 pmI love blackened fish and chicken recipes. These tacos look absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at Meal Plan Monday.
Melissa
February 18, 2019 at 5:09 pmThanks for hosting such a great link party!
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