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Fish Tacos

Bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table with these easy Fish Tacos! Tender, perfectly seasoned cod is pan-seared until flaky, then tucked into warm corn tortillas with crisp cabbage, creamy spicy sauce, fresh cilantro, and tangy Cotija cheese. This quick dinner, easy seafood recipe, and family-friendly meal is perfect for Taco Tuesday, weeknight dinners, summer gatherings, and anyone looking for fresh dinner ideas packed with bold flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (12 tacos) 1x

Ingredients

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For the Fish

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ pounds cod fillets
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Serving

  •  12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • ½ medium red onion, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges
  • ½ cup grated Cotija cheese (optional)
  • 1 finely chopped jalapeño (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Coat the cod in the marinade and let sit for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  4. Prepare the cabbage, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and cheese.
  5. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook the fish for 3–4 minutes per side until flaky.
  7. Break the fish into bite-sized pieces.
  8. Warm the tortillas.
  9. Fill each tortilla with cabbage, fish, onion, cilantro, cheese, and jalapeño.
  10. Drizzle with sauce and serve with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the fish; it should flake easily while remaining moist.
  • Warm the tortillas before assembling to keep them soft and flexible.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time for even better flavor.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings (12 tacos)
  • Calories: 540 kcal per serving

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