Description
These Fish Tacos are a vibrant and delicious way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish. Bursting with flavor, they feature perfectly seasoned cod wrapped in warm corn tortillas topped with fresh cabbage, cilantro, and a zesty creamy sauce. Whether you’re hosting a taco night or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress. In just under an hour, you can serve up mouthwatering fish tacos that are healthy, satisfying, and customizable for every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds cod fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
- 1/2 medium red onion (chopped)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Lime wedges
- 1/2 cup grated Cotija cheese (optional, to taste)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped finely, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Pour over cod fillets in a ZipLoc bag and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- For the sauce, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in another bowl; refrigerate until needed.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Cook marinated cod fillets in a skillet with melted butter for 3–5 minutes on each side until flaky.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish on warmed tortillas and topping with cabbage and sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg