Fish Tacos
Quick, flavorful fish tacos that are easy to prepare and perfect for a fun dinner night.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 pounds White fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi mahi) Fresh or thawed frozen fish works well.
- 8 pieces Tortillas (corn or flour) Warm before use.
- 1 tablespoon Oil For cooking fish.
- 1 cup Cabbage or slaw mix For crunch.
- 1 bunch Fresh cilantro Optional.
- 1 to taste Lime wedges For serving.
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 to taste Salt To season fish.
- 1 to taste Pepper To season fish.
Fish Taco Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayo or Greek yogurt Base for the sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 to taste Hot sauce Optional.
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Honey Optional, to balance sharp lime.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat your fish dry and season it well with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Cook the fish in a hot skillet until it flakes easily, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl, taste and adjust as needed.
- Assemble tacos with cabbage or slaw, cooked fish, sauce, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For extra crunch, keep slaw and sauce separate until serving. Consider different toppings or sides for variety.