by Holly
Easy Fish Tacos are a great family meal, quick to make and on the table in about 20 minutes!
This recipe starts with white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod) rubbed with a flavorful spice mixture and baked until tender and flaky. Add your favorite toppings, some fish taco sauce or a side of Fresh Mango Salsa for the perfect weeknight meal!
Fish for Tacos
Fish Tacos are one of those easy meals I just don’t make often enough. They’re fresh and flavorful and everyone loves them, not to mention…. 20 minutes from fridge to table. Win/win!!
These fish tacos start with white fish, we like tilapia (although if you don’t like tilapia, choose your favorite white fish such as cod or haddock). You can really use any fish to make these including salmon.
Tortillas should be gently heated and can be either flour or corn. I prefer the flavor of corn tortillas.
How to Make Fish Tacos
- PREP FISH
Dab the fish dry and rub it with the simple homemade spice mixture in the recipe below.
You can also use your favorit pre-made taco seasoning or cajun seasoning. Mixing your own spices takes just a few minutes, tastes better and you can control salt and spice levels. - BAKE
Bake the fish in the oven for about 15 min… super fast! - PREP TOPPINGS
In those 15 minutes, chop and prep your favorite taco toppings. By the time the fish is done, the toppings are ready.
What to Serve With Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are a complete meal in one and don’t require a lot of extras on the side! I love to add tons of toppings for everyone to dress up their own and a couple of fresh simple sides.
If I do serve sides with fish tacos, it’s usually something simple like a corn salad or some delicious Spanish Rice!
What to put on fish tacos
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced onion
- Shredded lettuce
- Coleslaw (or onion slaw)
- Cotija Cheese
- Avocado or Guacamole
- Homemade Salsa
- Chopped Cabbage
- Fresh Mango Salsa
How to Make Fish Taco Sauce
I often serve fish tacos with a classic coleslaw or onion slaw (recipe below) but if you’d like a sauce, the following is one of our favorites!
Combine the following and drizzle over tacos:
- 3 tablespoons each mayonnaise and sour cream
- juice from 1/2 fresh lime
- a pinch of garlic powder and cumin and about 1/2 teaspoon of sriracha
These just take a few quick minutes to prepare so they are perfect for a busy weeknight and just taste so delicious and light.
Favorite Fish Recipes
- Parmesan Broiled Tilapia
- Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
- Salmon Croquettes
- Herb Crusted Baked Salmon
- Asparagus Salmon Foil Packets
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Easy Fish Tacos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine MexicanIngredients
- 1 ½ pounds fillets of tilapia or cod/haddock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Rub
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Tacos
- 8 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
- 1 sliced avocado
- 1 lime wedged
- toppings to taste
Fish Taco Sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine all fish taco sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Combine rub ingredients and rub into fish fillets. Place fish on a parchment lined pan and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until flaky and cooked.
- Heat tortillas according to package directions.
- Break fish into large chunks and divide between tortillas. Top as desired and serve.
