5 from 21 votes
Easy Fish Tacos Recipe
These Easy Fish Tacos feature pan-seared halibut coated with a Mexican spice rub and olive oil, offering a flavorful base layered inside warm corn tortillas. The tacos are topped with a crisp mix of green and red cabbage, fresh mango salsa, and crumbled queso fresco for a balance of texture and taste. Cooking the halibut until well browned and breaking it into large chunks distributes the fish evenly, making these tacos satisfying and practical for serving.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
214 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Mexican spice rub recipe
- 1 ½ pounds halibut skinned fresh
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 mango salsa recipe
- 8 corn tortillas
- ½ cup queso fresco cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Combine the spice rub with oil in a large shallow bowl or large plate.
- Next, coat the fish on both sides heavily in the oil and spices.
- Transfer the halibut to a griddle or large frying pan over medium-to-medium high heat and cook for4 to 5 minutes per side or until well browned on both sides and cooked throughout.
- Break up the fish into large chunks and evenly distribute them between the tortillas along with the cabbage, salsa, and cheese.
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Notes
- Keep cooked fish warm and covered for up to 15 minutes before serving to maintain texture.
- Store cooked fish separately from tortillas and toppings in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, place fish fillets on parchment-lined pan and heat in a 350°F oven for 5-6 minutes until hot.
- Use fully thawed frozen halibut if fresh is not available and pat dry the fish before cooking to help with flipping and browning.
- This recipe is flexible; other types of fish can be substituted in the tacos.
Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
133mg
(6%)
Potassium
481mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.