These Quick and Easy Fish Tacos are just so simple to prepare and really tasty, too! A little seafood seasoning, smoked paprika, lime juice, and a big ol’ skillet, and you will be enjoying Taco Tuesday in almost no time at all!
Add any toppings you like to these tacos. Finely shredded red cabbage is a classic, or make it easy with a jar of store-bought pickled jalapenos or a jar of salsa verde. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, make-ahead a batch of these Mexican-Spiced Pickled Jalapenos, or whip up some easy Mango and Tomato Fresh Salsa. And don’t forget to finish it off with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of cheese!
Ingredients
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6 corn tortillas
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1 1/2 pounds fish fillets (tilapia, mahi mahi, halibut or cod work well)
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1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (or other seafood seasoning)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons oil + extra for tortillas
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Juice of 1 lime
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Optional Toppings
Instructions
- Season fish with seafood seasoning and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Prepare corn tortillas by brushing tortillas with oil and 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 fish is ready.
- In the same skillet, on medium-high heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
- When 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 over-cook.
- Remove the fish to a plate, and break into large pieces with a fork. Squeeze lime juice over fish.
- Assemble tacos by adding fish to each tortilla, and adding toppings of choice. Serve immediately.
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5 Comments
Mexican-Spiced Pickled Jalapenos
December 1, 2017 at 6:03 pm[…] my pickles, sometimes I need to have something really quick to top my morning eggs, or my Fish Tacos. Plus, I think the vinegar in this recipe really gives these peppers a lot of zip and zing when […]
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
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