Fish Tacos are quick, easy, and perfect for summer!
We made these fish tacos when I was at my parents’ a few years ago and we loved them! And we have made them many times since then.
Let me just start by saying that although these were delicious, I know they are not authentic fish tacos.
We called them fish tacos and we loved them, but if you are going for authentic these are probably not for you.
If you are looking for a quick, easy, and pretty healthy dinner that is delicious, then this is the recipe for you!
Now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about the recipe.
I have made fish tacos before. At some point, I must have served them to my parents because they remembered eating them. However, I had no idea what recipe I had used or how I made them.
That is the trouble with food blogging and recipe development. Sometimes I make so many things that I can’t remember what I make. If I don’t post the recipe here it often gets forgotten about.
So when my parents suggested my fish tacos for dinner one night, I had to figure out what I had done in order to recreate them. I looked at a few recipes online and I kind of remembered what I did before. Or at least I tried.
I really did not follow any exact recipe. I combined ideas from a few and then used what my mom had on hand.
The result was delicious and perfect for a quick and easy summer meal.
Ingredients
You can serve this with the cabbage and dressing like the recipe states or you can make a Mexican cole slaw like I use for my Mexican pork recipe. I also love to serve this with Mexican rice.
- white fish, I usually use cod, but I have used other types as well
- ground cumin
- paprika
- ground red pepper
- salt
- garlic powder
- shredded cabbage
- sour cream
- lime juice
- salt
- tortillas, flour, corn, or gluten free tortillas
Gluten Free Fish Tacos
For gluten free version use gluten free tortillas or gluten free corn tortillas. Also be sure to read labels to make sure that your ingredients are gluten free.
Fish Tacos
Change up taco night with fish tacos!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds white fish fillets
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- tortillas for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine spices and rub mixture on fish fillets.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or until fish is flaky and done. You want the fish done, but be sure not to over cook it.
- While fish is cooking, combine sour cream, lime juice, and salt and whisk together until well combined.
- Serve cooked fish on flour, corn, or gluten free tortillas with shredded cabbage and sour cream mixture drizzled over top.
Notes
For gluten free version use gluten free tortillas or corn tortillas.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 244Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 397mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 38g
Nutritional values are approxomite and aren't always accurate.
Originally posted July 2016. Updated July 2023.
I make fish tacos with (ahem) fish sticks. For heaven’s sake, toast your corn tortillas before serving. Just heat till slightly browned on a dry skillet. Cabbage, yes. The white sauce is a 50/50 blend of plain yogurt and mayonnaise. Throw in a slice of lime and some pico de gallo if you wish.
Delish – and easy!
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