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Fish Tacos

Easy Baked Fish Tacos with Creamy Sauce and Fresh Toppings

These Fish Tacos combine baked tilapia, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 172
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Ingredients
  • 24 small white corn tortillas
  • 1.5 lb tilapia
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 small purple cabbage
  • 2 medium avocado sliced
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced (optional)
  • 0.5 cup diced red onion
  • 0.5 bunch cilantro longer stems removed
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese grated
  • 1 lime cut into wedges to serve
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice from 1 medium lime
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Sriracha sauce or to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner.
  2. In a small dish, combine 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of the tilapia.
  3. Lightly drizzle the fish with olive oil and dot each piece with butter.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes. To brown edges, broil for 3-5 minutes at the end if desired.
  5. Combine all taco sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended.
  6. Quickly toast the corn tortillas on a large dry skillet or griddle over medium/high heat.
  7. To assemble the tacos, start with pieces of fish, then add remaining ingredients, finishing with a generous sprinkle of Cotija cheese and the taco sauce.
  8. Serve with a fresh lime wedge to squeeze over tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 8g

Notes

For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or increase the Sriracha in your sauce. Feel free to swap tilapia for cod or halibut and experiment with toppings like mango salsa or pickled red onions.

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