Name: Easy Baked Fish Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 24 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound fresh cod; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 small corn or flour tortillas; favorite toppings

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Last Updated on May 4, 2020 by Heather

Easy Baked Fish Tacos are easy to prepare and loaded with fresh ingredients! Made with fresh cod fish, a tangy red cabbage slaw and a creamy garlic cilantro sauce, these baked fish tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day!

These easy baked fish tacos are probably my favorite way to eat tacos.

I say that but is there ever a BAD way to eat tacos? That answer is .. NO!

But as much as I love Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos, Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos and Chili Lime Chicken Tacos, these baked fish tacos are my weakness.

This is my go-to fish taco recipe for both busy weeknights and family weekends. It’s a super easy dinner idea to feed a crowd of people, too.

Trust me, if you have company coming over, this easy cod taco recipe is sure to impress.

What’s not to love about tender cod fish tacos sprinkled with a tangy red cabbage slaw, your favorite taco toppings and then drizzled with the BEST garlic cilantro fish taco sauce?

l.o.v.e.

Plus, this is a healthy dinner recipe that you won’t feel guilty about when you grab your 3rd (… or 4th) fish taco.

These easy fish tacos are jammed up jelly tight with fresh ingredients you can be proud of.

why these are the BEST fish tacos!

These fish tacos are baked .. no frying necessary!
Made with tons of fresh ingredients you won’t feel guilty about eating.
Tender seasoned cod fish make the perfect tacos but you can use any white fish for this fish taco recipe so consider it versatile.
The red cabbage slaw and fish taco sauce take only minutes to prepare!
Perfect easy fish dinner recipe to feed a crowd, small or large!

To make these Easy Baked Fish Tacos, you will need:

For the fish tacos:

Fresh cod fish
Spices
Olive oil
Corn or flour tortillas

For the slaw and garlic fish sauce:

Red cabbage
Red onion
Cilantro
Garlic
Jalapeno peppers
Lemon and Limes
Apple cider vinegar
Orange
Cream cheese
Milk

how do you make baked fish tacos

Start by prepping your red cabbage slaw and your garlic cilantro fish sauce.

Mix together all of your red cabbage slaw ingredients together in a large bowl and move it to the refrigerator to chill.

Then, add your garlic cilantro sauce ingredients to a small food processor, pulse to combine and transfer that to the refrigerator, as well.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix spices together a small bowl and set aside.

Cut cod filet into 2 inch pieces for maximum spice ratio. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle seasoning on all sides of your fish pieces and lay out on your baking pan.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until your fish flakes easily with a fork. You are looking for approximately 140 degrees.

While your fish is baking, warm your tortillas. Heat them for a few minutes in a skillet or on a griddle.

When ready, flake your fish into bite size pieces and start assembling your fish tacos.

Top with your red cabbage slaw, garlic cilantro fish sauce and your favorite taco toppings!

pro tips for perfect fish tacos

Use fresh fish, if possible. Sometimes fresh cod isn’t so easy to find so feel free to use any firm white fish you like. Tilapia, halibut and mahi-mahi are always an excellent choices.
Top your fish tacos with your favorite toppings! There are no wrong answers here!
Warm your tortillas before making your fish tacos. Heating them up bring a whole new taste to store bought tortillas.
Be careful not to overcook your fish. You want your fish to be tender and flaky.
Don’t have time to make homemade red cabbage slaw? No worries .. grab a bag of coleslaw from the grocery store and add the red cabbage slaw dressing.

toppings for fish tacos

Sliced radishes
Jalapeno peppers
Cotija crumbling cheese
Homemade salsa
Diced red onions
Corn kernels (roasted, frozen or canned)
Coleslaw
Pineapple Salsa
Avocado slices

how long does fish stay good in the fridge?

Fish stays good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If it smells super fishy, it’s probably time to question it.

what are the best tortillas for tacos?

I, personally, like flour tortillas better than store bought corn tortillas. But that’s just MY preference.

Both corn tortillas and flour tortillas are perfect vessels for feeding fish tacos to your face.

My only suggestion would be to heat your store bought corn tacos first before loading them up.

Roasting them for a minute or two in a skillet or on a griddle really helps to improve the flavor.

Enjoy ♥ Heather

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