Description
Sizzling Mexican Fish Tacos bring coastal flavors right to your kitchen, delivering a perfect blend of crispy fish and zesty toppings. Crisp tortillas, fresh ingredients, and bold seasonings create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 10–15 ounces (280–425 grams) cod or other white fish, thawed
Fish Tacos Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 lime juice
Serving Components:
- tortillas (flour or corn)
- avocados
- slaw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring a hot environment for cooking the cod.
- Create a zesty marinade by whisking melted butter, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
- Arrange the cod in a baking dish and generously drizzle the prepared butter-lime mixture over the fish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roast the fish for 10-15 minutes until it transforms into a tender, easily flakeable texture.
- Carefully break the cooked fish into delicate pieces using a fork, allowing it to absorb the remaining pan sauce.
- Craft a vibrant slaw by blending oil, water, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, sour cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended sauce over shredded cabbage, mixing thoroughly to create a refreshing and tangy slaw.
- Prepare additional toppings by mashing ripe avocados and chopping red onions or preparing mango salsa.
- Warm the tortillas and construct the tacos by layering flaked fish, cabbage slaw, mashed avocado, and chosen garnishes.
- Serve immediately, allowing each diner to customize their taco with preferred toppings.
Notes
- Swap cod with other white fish like tilapia or halibut for variety and different flavor profiles.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce calories and boost protein content for a healthier option.
- Toast corn tortillas lightly on a skillet for enhanced flavor and better texture before assembling tacos.
- Prepare slaw in advance and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg