Crispy Fish Tacos Flavorful (Printable)
Tender spiced fish paired with cabbage, avocado, and creamy sauce in warm tortillas for a fresh flavorful meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 1.1 lbs firm white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
02 - 1 tsp chili powder
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Tortillas & Toppings
09 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
10 - 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
14 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
15 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
→ Creamy Sauce
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
17 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
18 - 1 tbsp lime juice
19 - 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
20 - 1/4 tsp salt
# How to Make:
01 - Pat fish fillets dry and cut into 1-inch wide strips.
02 - Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; rub evenly onto fish strips.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish strips 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove from heat.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt until smooth.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Layer shredded cabbage, cooked fish, avocado slices, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro on each tortilla. Drizzle with creamy sauce and squeeze lime juice over the top.
07 - Serve immediately with additional lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fish gets impossibly crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, all in the time it takes to warm tortillas.
- It's flexible enough to customize for whoever's eating—skip the jalapeño for mild tastes, pile on extra cilantro for herb lovers.
- You'll have dinner on the table faster than most takeout delivery, and it actually tastes better.
02 -
- Wet fish won't crisp no matter how hot your oil is—the moisture will create steam instead of that coveted golden crust.
- Don't assemble your tacos more than a few minutes before eating, or the heat from the fish will make the tortillas soggy and the avocado will brown.
03 -
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice right before eating brightens everything in a way bottled lime juice just can't match.
- If your tortillas keep tearing, they're not warm enough—spend the extra 10 seconds getting them properly pliable, and they'll fold like silk.