Description
These Fish Tacos with Best Fish Taco Sauce are a crowd-pleaser! Crispy seasoned fish topped with flavorful toppings and a zesty taco sauce, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
For the Fish:
- 24 small white corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 lb tilapia
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
For the Toppings:
- 1/2 small purple cabbage
- 2 medium avocado (sliced)
- 2 roma tomatoes (diced (optional))
- 1/2 diced red onion
- 1/2 bunch cilantro (longer stems removed)
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, grated
- 1 lime, cut into wedges to serve
For the Taco Sauce:
- 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 (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the Fish: Line a baking sheet with parchment. Season tilapia with cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 min.
- Make the Taco Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.
- Prepare the Toppings: Slice cabbage, avocado, tomatoes, and onion. Grate Cotija cheese. Remove cilantro stems.
- Assemble Tacos: Toast tortillas on a skillet. Fill with fish, toppings, cheese, and taco sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings to your preference.
- Adjust Sriracha sauce for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Fish Taco
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
