Description
This vibrant Fish Tacos recipe features tender baked white fish seasoned with a zesty blend of spices, served in warm tortillas topped with a creamy lime-honey slaw and optional avocado slices. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal that brings fresh, tangy flavors with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 1 pound white fish such as cod or tilapia
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
- 1 batch fish taco sauce
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
Slaw
- 3 cups shredded cabbage or bagged, unprepared cole slaw mix
- ⅓ cup loosely packed cilantro
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the fish: Place the fish on the parchment-lined baking sheet and rub olive oil all over both sides of the fish.
- Season the fish: Mix chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and ground cumin together. Sprinkle this seasoning evenly over both sides of the fish, then squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
- Bake the fish: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. For a slightly crispy top, optionally broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Make the slaw: While the fish is baking, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and cracked black pepper in a bowl. Toss this dressing with cabbage and cilantro, then set aside to let flavors meld.
- Assemble the tacos: Once cooked, use a fork to gently shred the fish into chunks. Fill each tortilla with fish chunks, a generous scoop of slaw, optional avocado slices, and a drizzle of fish taco sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for added zing.
Notes
- The fish: Cod is recommended for its mild flavor, but tilapia or another mild white fish can be used as well.
- Baking the fish keeps it tender and juicy while infusing it with the vibrant seasoning.
- If you prefer a crispier texture on top, broil the fish for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning in the slaw to your taste, adding more honey for sweetness or lime juice for extra tang.
- Serve with plenty of lime wedges and your favorite fish taco sauce for a perfect balance of flavors.
