Quick Fish Tacos
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these vibrant and flavorful Quick Fish Tacos, ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender, perfectly seasoned white fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or halibut) cooked to golden perfection, these tacos are a feast for the senses. Topped with crisp shredded cabbage, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a zesty homemade lime-infused sour cream sauce, every bite bursts with bold, fresh flavors. The recipe is simple yet satisfying, relying on pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, and paprika to deliver a deliciously spiced kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these easy fish tacos are served on warm corn or flour tortillas and can be customized with your favorite toppings like salsa, pico de gallo, or a splash of hot sauce. Healthy, quick, and endlessly versatile, this recipe is a must-try for taco lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup diced avocado
- 0.5 cup salsa or pico de gallo
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut them into smaller pieces if needed.
In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the fish fillets.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until it flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, the microwave, or directly over a burner for a few seconds per side.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and optional hot sauce to make the taco sauce.
Assemble the tacos: place a few pieces of cooked fish in each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, a drizzle of taco sauce, diced avocado, salsa, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 595 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 863 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
