The Ultimate Easy Baked Fish Tacos (Ready in 20 Minutes!)
A simple and healthy recipe for baked fish tacos. Flaky white fish fillets, such as flounder, cod, or tilapia, are generously coated in a homemade spice blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika. The fish is then baked on a sheet pan until perfectly cooked and flaky. The cooked fish is served in warm corn or flour tortillas with fresh toppings like sliced avocado, cilantro, and shredded purple cabbage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (2 tacos each)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh flounder, cod or tilapia fillets
- 8 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro, for garnish
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt to create the spice mixture.
- Place the fish fillets on a sheet pan and rub them generously on both sides with the spice mixture.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish is flaky and cooked through. Remove from the oven.
- While the fish is baking, warm the tortillas by briefly heating them in a large skillet or directly over a gas burner on medium heat, flipping once with tongs.
- Once the fish is cooked, break it into large chunks with a fork.
- To assemble, divide the flaked fish among the warm tortillas.
- Top the tacos with avocado slices, minced cilantro, and shredded cabbage.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- This recipe uses a simple baking method for the fish, which is a healthier alternative to frying.
- You can use either corn or flour tortillas; corn tortillas will keep the recipe gluten-free.
- The tortillas can be warmed either in a dry skillet or carefully over a gas flame for a slight char.
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