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baked fish tacos
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Baked Fish Tacos

Easy to make and delicious, these Baked Fish Taco recipe deserves a place on your Taco Tuesday menu! Fish tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or served up at a party or gathering.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: baked fish taco recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 748kcal

Ingredients

For the fish tacos

  • 1 pound fresh fish or frozen mild white fish filets *see notes below for suggestions
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • Flour or corn tortillas for serving*
  • 2 cups cabbage slaw
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Toppings see notes for ideas

Creamy Taco Sauce

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Cover and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to let flavors combine while you prepare the fish. You can also complete this step while the fish is cooking; just don't forget!
  • Make the seasoning blend. In a small bowl combine all the spices.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place the fish onto a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the fish pieces lightly with oil. Rub the spice blend on both sides and transfer to your preheated oven.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Optional: If you want to add a little char to your tacos, put them under the broiler in your oven for another 3-5 minutes to get the exterior slightly crisp and charred. You'll know the fish is cooked when the fish flakes easily when pulled with a fork.
  • Remove from the oven. Tear into fish filets into bite size pieces by pulling it with two forks.
  • Warm the tortillas in a small pan over medium heat just until they start to get charred and pliable.
  • Add cabbage slaw to a medium sized bowl. Lightly drizzle it with one teaspoon oil and a pinch of salt. Toss to combine.
  • Assemble tacos by laying out tortillas. Add a portion of cabbage, fish, and toppings of choice. Drizzle with the taco sauce and a squeeze of lime juice

Notes

Topping ideas: red onion, bagged cabbage slaw, radish, avocado, cilantro,
You may not use all the creamy sauce. It can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container. Let come to room temperature for a bit before serving.
To make this recipe gluten-free be sure to use gluten free tortillas
Fish recommendations:  tilapia, halibut, or mahi mahi will all work.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g
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