Quick Fish Tacos

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these vibrant and flavorful Quick Fish Tacos, ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender, perfectly seasoned white fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or halibut) cooked to golden perfection, these tacos are a feast for the senses. Topped with crisp shredded cabbage, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a zesty homemade lime-infused sour cream sauce, every bite bursts with bold, fresh flavors. The recipe is simple yet satisfying, relying on pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, and paprika to deliver a deliciously spiced kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these easy fish tacos are served on warm corn or flour tortillas and can be customized with your favorite toppings like salsa, pico de gallo, or a splash of hot sauce. Healthy, quick, and endlessly versatile, this recipe is a must-try for taco lovers everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup diced avocado
• 0.5 cup salsa or pico de gallo

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut them into smaller pieces if needed.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the fish fillets.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until it flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, the microwave, or directly over a burner for a few seconds per side.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and optional hot sauce to make the taco sauce.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos: place a few pieces of cooked fish in each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, a drizzle of taco sauce, diced avocado, salsa, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1315 grams (1315.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1858

Total Fat 99.30g	127%
Saturated Fat 27.00g	135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 330mg	110%
Sodium 2598mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 139.10g	51%
Dietary Fiber 33.40g	119%
Total Sugars 18.80g
Protein 123.40g	247%

Vitamin D 907IU	4536%
Calcium 513mg	39%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 3456mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 28.6%