Baked Fish Tacos
Enjoy these light and flavorful baked fish tacos, featuring crispy seasoned fish, fresh toppings, and a zesty sauce perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the seasoning mixture over the fish fillets, coating evenly.
- Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish is baking, prepare the sauce by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, and hot sauce together in a small bowl.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Once the fish is done, flake it into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble each taco by layering fish, shredded cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro on the tortillas.
- Drizzle with the prepared sauce and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, add pickled red onions or a sprinkle of cotija cheese to the tacos. You can also swap the sour cream sauce for a tangy crema or salsa verde for a different flavor profile.