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Fish Tacos Recipe

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๐ŸŸ These Fish Tacos provide a flavorful, gluten-free meal featuring tender, baked white fish with a zesty homemade taco sauce.
๐ŸŒฎ Topped with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and cotija cheese, this recipe delivers a vibrant and customizable taco experience.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 24 small tacos

Ingredients

– 24 small white corn tortillas

– 1 1/2 lb tilapia (or substitute with any white fish such as cod, salmon, shrimp, perch, or halibut)

– 1/2 tsp cumin

– 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

– 1 tsp salt

– 1/4 tsp black pepper

– 1 Tbsp olive oil

– 1 Tbsp unsalted butter

– 1/2 small purple cabbage (or substitute with Napa cabbage or regular lettuce)

– 2 medium avocados, sliced

– 2 roma tomatoes, diced (optional)

– 1/2 diced red onion

– 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems removed

– 4 oz cotija cheese, grated

– 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

– 1/2 cup sour cream

– 1/3 cup mayonnaise

– 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 medium lime)

– 1 tsp garlic powder

– 1 tsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste for spice level)

Instructions

1-First, preheat the oven to 375ยฐF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sprinkle this evenly over both sides of the 1 1/2 lb tilapia, then drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and dot with 1 Tbsp unsalted butter.

2-Bake the fish for 20-25 minutes until itโ€™s flaky. For extra crispiness, broil for 3-5 minutes at the end; keep an eye on it to avoid burning.

3-While the fish cooks, make the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp lime juice from 1 medium lime, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp sriracha sauce until itโ€™s smooth.

4-Toast the 24 small white corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium-high heat for a quick minute per side to warm them up and add flavor.

5-To assemble, place the baked fish in the tortillas. Add toppings like 1/2 small purple cabbage, 2 sliced medium avocados, 2 diced roma tomatoes if you like, 1/2 diced red onion, 1/2 bunch cilantro with stems removed, and 4 oz grated cotija cheese. Drizzle the sauce over the top and serve with lime wedges.

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Notes

๐Ÿ  Use any white fish you prefer without altering cooking method or temperature.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Adjust sriracha sauce to your desired spice level for the perfect heat.
๐ŸŒฎ Toast tortillas briefly before serving for improved flavor and texture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, toasting
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 172
  • Sugar: 1 gram
  • Sodium: 215 milligrams
  • Fat: 9 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 2 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 15 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Protein: 8 grams
  • Cholesterol: 23 milligrams