Easy Fresh Fish Tacos Recipe
Lara Stewart
You will love these fish tacos because they are quick, fresh, and full of flavor. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and gives you a light and tasty meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 Tacos
Calories 320 kcal
Frying pan
Knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Measuring spoons
- 500 g white fish fillets cod or tilapia
- 8 small tortillas corn or flour
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 avocado sliced optional
- 1 cup tomatoes diced optional
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs chopped optional
Prepare the fish by patting it dry and seasoning with salt pepper paprika and cumin
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and flaky
Remove the fish and break it into small pieces
Slice cabbage into thin strips and set aside
In a bowl mix sour cream or yogurt with lime juice and minced garlic to make the sauce
Warm the tortillas in a pan for about 30 seconds per side until soft
Place fish inside each tortilla then add cabbage on top
Drizzle the sauce over the fish and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime
Serve immediately and enjoy your fish tacos
Use fresh fish for the best flavor
Do not overcook the fish to keep it soft and juicy
Warm tortillas before serving to prevent breaking
Add sauce just before serving to avoid soggy tacos
Adjust spices to match your taste
You can bake the fish at 200 C for 12 minutes for a lighter version
Keyword easy fish tacos, fish tacos, homemade fish tacos