fish tacos recipe
These easy Fish Tacos are a perfect blend of crunchy, crispy, and creamy goodness that will have you wanting tacos every day of the week. Packed with fresh flavors, they're so tasty you’ll want them on repeat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish fillets such as tilapia, cod, halibut, or mahi-mahi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 count corn or flour tortillas
- red cabbage slaw for garnish, or salad greens
Creamy Lime Mustard Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 count lime zest of
- 1 count lime juice of
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
- 0.33 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Bake The Fish
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Place the fish fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Make The Sauce
- While the fish is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 20 seconds or until fragrant.
- Whisk in the white wine, Dijon mustard, lime zest, and lime juice; cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add chili powder, then whisk in the heavy whipping cream. Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Assemble The Tacos
- Set a clean frying pan over medium-high heat. Add one tortilla at a time, flipping to warm both sides until soft and pliable.
- Break up the cooked fish with a fork and place it evenly into the warm tortillas. Top with red cabbage slaw or your preferred salad greens, then drizzle generously with the creamy lime mustard sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding toppings like fresh guacamole, diced mango, chopped fresh cilantro, roasted corn, pico de gallo, or a sprinkle of your favorite cheese. These bold flavors complement the fish tacos perfectly without adding too much spice!