Fish Taco Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
647 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Fish Taco Recipe
Description
The Fish Taco Recipe features cod marinated briefly in a citrus and spice mixture that tenderizes and flavors the fish. Cooking the fillets on medium heat yields tender, flaky fish strips that are perfect for tacos. The tortillas are gently warmed and seasoned with cumin and olive oil to enhance their aroma. Fresh toppings like shredded red cabbage, crumbled queso fresco, and creamy avocado bring contrasting textures and balance. The tangy, spicy fish taco sauce made with vinegars, hot sauce, and brown sugar ties the flavor components together, producing a bright and slightly sweet heat that complements the mild fish perfectly.
These tacos can be assembled with the various toppings to suit individual taste preferences. They work well as a casual meal or for entertaining, offering a combination of textures and fresh flavors. The marinade and sauce recipes provide distinctive flavor layers, while the variety of tortillas gives textural contrast.
Ingredients
Fish Taco Marinade
- 12 ounces cod fillets
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon honey
Fixings
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- 2 lime cut into wedges
- 1 cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream optional
- 1 cup red cabbage , shredded
- 2 avocado pitted and thinly sliced
Fish Taco Sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce such as Texas Pete
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Spiced Tortillas
- 12 corn tortilla small
- 12 flour tortilla small
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- sea salt dash, fine
Instructions
Fish:
- Wash and pat dry the fish.
- Combine the canola oil, lime juice, ancho chili powder, water and honey in a shallow baking dish or pie plate. Add the cod and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Flip to other side and return to refrigerate for additional 15 minutes.
- Coat a frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Place the cod fillets in the pan, 3 minutes on each side, or until they flake easily with a fork. Remove from pan and slice in ½ thin strips.
Taco Sauce:
- Make the signature fish taco sauce by combining hot sauce, white vinegar, cider vinegar, brown sugar, cayenne peppers, ancho chili powder, salt and pepper. Whisk well and set aside.
Tortillas:
- Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place in oven on low heat to warm. You can also heat up a small amount of oil in a large frying pan and heat them on either side for 20 seconds. Don’t go too long or else they will crisp instead of being flexible.
- Combine the extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl and whisk with cumin and fine sea salt. Baste onto corn or flour tortillas before assembling.
Assemble:
- To serve you can place in an assembly line along a counter for guests to make their own or you can place a strip or two of fish, shredded cabbage and a slice of avocado in each tortilla and then place the other fixings on the side. Drizzle hot sauce in the taco or place a small bowl on each plate for dipping. These can get messy- you’ll be tempted, but don’t put too much in one taco! Garnish with lime wedges, squeeze on top of tacos.
- If you liked this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know in the comments or staring ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1915mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 22.9mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 307mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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