Easy Fish Tacos

These simple tacos are so yummy and simple to make. I was experimenting one night with extra fish we had and came up with these. Since then, these have been a weeknight dinner staple. They’re easy to throw together on corn tortillas and with lots of yummy toppings, each member of your family can have what they like. Even the people in my family who would not describe themselves as seafood fans enjoy them. Give them a try for dinner tonight! Find helpful tips and more recipes like this below the recipe.

Easy Fish Taco Recipe

Author : Erica Walker

5 from 5 votes

This Easy Fish Taco Recipe makes fish tacos that are so yummy! A great weeknight meal to make when you don’t have a whole lot of time to prepare dinner.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican/Spanish

Servings 8

Ingredients

▢ 8 small corn or flour tortilla shells
▢ 8 fish fillets battered and fully cooked
▢ 1 cup shredded cabbage
▢ pico de gallo see below
▢ cilantro cream sauce see below
▢ Cotija cheese or feta cheese to taste
▢ cilantro to taste

Instructions

PICO DE GALLO: Toss all ingredients together and let sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
SAUCE: Mix all ingredients together until well blended.
Put a piece of fish in each tortilla shell.
Top with cabbage, sauce, pico, feta, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Recipe Tips:

If you are in a hurry, you can use frozen fish. Just look in the freezer section of the grocery store for breaded frozen white fish. Arrange them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and bake. Or cook them in a skillet set at medium heat with a little vegetable oil. Then prepare the rest of the recipe as directed.
If I don’t have time to whip up a fresh sauce, I’ll use a bottled chipotle ranch sauce from the grocery store.
Another timesaver tip is to use a bag of pre-shredded cabbage.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 636mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 825IUVitamin C: 19.6mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.6mg

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What to Serve with Tacos

Whether you make these tacos part of a full Mexican feast, or serve them a la carte, they’re tasty, filling and easy!

For a little kick, add paprika or garlic powder
Salsa
Mango salsa
Chopped red onion
Lime wedges
Black beans
Mexican rice

What Fish to use for Fish Tacos

The best fish to use for these easy fish tacos is one that is saltwater fish with a mild flavor, like white fish filets. Some good options are:

Tilapia
Snapper
Mahi Mahi
Halibut
Cod

Easy Fish Tacos on a taco stand with lime wedges.

Make It Extra Easy with Frozen Fish

The above being said I have a secret tactic I’ll often use if I’m trying to make these in a hurry: frozen fish! Just look in the freezer section of the grocery store for breaded frozen white fish.

Arrange them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and bake. Or cook them in a skillet set at medium heat with a little vegetable oil. Then prepare the rest of the recipe as directed.

Hand holding an easy Fish Taco topped with pico, cheese, sauce and cilantro.

Best Sauce for Seafood Tacos

This fish taco sauce is a blend of a yummy mayonnaise based sauce, then top with fresh pico. This is my preferred way to make them, although if I get super busy and don’t have time to whip up a fresh sauce, I’ll use a bottled chipotle ranch sauce from the grocery store. It’s not quite as good, but it’ll save you even more time when making these easy fish tacos!

Mayonnaise – You could also swap out some of the mayo for plain Greek yogurt for extra protein and less cholesterol.
Sour cream – Great base that adds creamy flavor to the sauce.
Cilantro – Chop up your cilantro.
Jalapeños – Dice it up and use gloves to help avoid any spice on your fingers.
Cumin, cayenne pepper, or chili powder – These seasonings work perfectly together creating a little hit into the sauce.
Lime juice – Fresh squeezed lime juice is best!

Reviews About these Fish Tacos

“I love how simple these are to make! So, so good! I love the crispy fish and the flavors of sauce and pico together.”
-Amy

Three Easy Fish Tacos on a taco stand topped with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, cream sauce and cotija cheese.

Questions About These Tacos

Can these be made gluten-free?

Yes, just be sure to buy gluten-free battered fish (I like the ones at Trader Joes) or use fish that isn’t battered.

What if I don’t want to use frozen fish?

Fish will always taste best made fresh. We have an excellent battered fish recipe on our Fish and Chips post.

Can I bake or grill the fish instead of frying it?

Yes! Grilling or baking the fish is a healthier alternative and still delivers fantastic flavor. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 10-15 minutes or grill until cooked through and flaky.

More Taco Recipes

Tacos are a staple around our house and for good reason; you can dress them up a million different ways! Here are some more tasty taco recipes to serve at your next Taco Tuesday (or Wednesday or whenever!)

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos

Steak Street Tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Breakfast Tacos Recipe

More Fish Recipes

Don’t be afraid to experiment with more fish recipes! There are so many delicious ways to cook up some chicken of the sea. If you like fish tacos, then you’ll also really love these Fiesta Fish Taco Bowls or this scrumptious Sushi Bake.