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Fish tacos

How to Make Fish Tacos

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Learn how to make delicious fish tacos at home in just 30 minutes. Easy recipe with seasoned white fish, fresh toppings, and step-by-step instructions for perfect homemade tacos.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword best fish tacos, crispy fish tacos, easy fish tacos, fish tacos, fish tacos recipe, grilled fish tacos, homemade fish tacos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 190

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Small bowl for seasonings
  • Paper towels
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Grater or knife for shredding
  • Plates for Serving
  • Optional: fish spatula, tongs, citrus juicer, mandoline slicer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs white fish cod, halibut, tilapia
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8-10 corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 red onion sliced thin
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 limes
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa and hot sauce
  • Optional: pico de gallo radishes, jalapeños, cotija cheese

Instructions

  • Pat fish dry with paper towels
  • Cut fish into bite-sized pieces
  • Mix paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt and pepper
  • Season fish generously on all sides
  • Heat olive oil in large pan over medium-high heat
  • Cook fish 3-4 minutes per side until flaky and opaque
  • Squeeze lime juice on cooked fish
  • Warm tortillas in dry pan or over flame
  • Prep all toppings - cabbage, onion, cilantro, avocado
  • Build tacos with fish and toppings
  • Drizzle with sour cream and salsa
  • Serve with lime wedges and extra hot sauce

STORAGE:

  • Store cooked fish in airtight container in fridge for 2-3 days. Assemble tacos fresh when ready to eat.