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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Main Dish ยป Seafood

    Fish Tacos

    Published: Sep 6, 2012 ยท Updated: Jan 2, 2023 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Delicious fish tacos with cabbage slaw as a perfect compliment to the spicy fish. A great way to get in your veggies without having to cook anything else.

    open fish taco on white plate

    Here's another recipe from my Labor Day weekend: Fish Tacos

    Most people love tacos, and I really like making them {Case in point: Shrimp Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Black Bean and Kale Tacos, Tofu Tacos}.

    And everyone enjoyed these. I actually had to hide my reserved leftovers for my "photo shoot" the next day.

    white patterned plate with fish tacos with cabbage slaw and yogurt sauce

    I love the cabbage slaw because it's a perfect compliment to the spicy fish. And it's a great way to get in your veggies without having to cook anything!

    I forgot to make the cilantro-lime yogurt sauce the night I made these, but I made it for my picture just to show you.

    sauce and fish taco on white plate

    With or without sauce, these fish tacos are tasty.

    Even if you decide to make these in the dead of winter, you can use frozen fish {defrosted, of course}. Cabbage and red onions are easy to find, so you shouldn't have any tricky ingredients for these.

    hand holding fish tacos with yogurt sauce, water and beach in background
    white patterned plate with fish tacos with cabbage slaw and yogurt sauce

    Fish Tacos

    Delicious fish tacos with cabbage slaw as a perfect compliment to the spicy fish. A great way to get in your veggies without having to cook anything else.
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    For the slaw

    • 1 small cabbage cored & chopped
    • 1 red onion cut in half & thinly sliced
    • โ…“ cup cilantro chopped
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 lime reserve 1 tablespoon for sauce
    • ยผ cup rice wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ยฝ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ teaspoon pepper

    For the sauce

    • ยฝ cup plain yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • pinch salt

    For the fish

    • 1.25 lb white, flaky fish like tilapia
    • ยฝ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
    • ยผ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ยผ teaspoon salt
    • โ…› teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tablespoon oil avocado or olive oil
    • 8 small tortillas corn or whole wheat

    Instructions

    For the slaw

    • In a large glass or plastic bowl, squeeze the lime. Reserve 1 tablespoon for sauce. Add in remaining ingredients and stir well. Set aside.

    For the sauce

    • In a small bowl, stir together all the ingredients. Cover & refrigerate until use.

    For the fish

    • Pat fish dry and sprinkle both sides with chipotle chile powder, garlic, salt & pepper.
    • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high.
    • Add fish to the pan {making sure not to crowd the pan. You may have to do this in two batches}.
    • Cook them about 4-5 minutes per side or until a nice crust develops and the fish is done. {Tip: flip the fish when it easily comes out of the pan. If it sticks, it needs a little longer on that side.}
    • If needed, repeat with remaining fish.
    • Meanwhile, heat the tortillas, wrapped in a damp paper towel, in a microwave for about 30 seconds. Or heat the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 15 seconds per side.

    For the tacos

    • Fill warmed tortillas with pieces of fish; top with slaw; and add sauce if desired.
    • If you have leftovers, keep them refrigerated separately.

    Notes

    *Nutrition facts based on using corn tortillas and tilapia. 
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Fish Taco Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Fish Tacos
    Serving Size
     
    2 fish tacos
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    403
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    12
    g
    18
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    73
    mg
    24
    %
    Sodium
     
    580
    mg
    25
    %
    Potassium
     
    885
    mg
    25
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    41
    g
    14
    %
    Fiber
     
    9
    g
    38
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    37
    g
    74
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    295
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    74
    mg
    90
    %
    Calcium
     
    173
    mg
    17
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    close up of a fish taco that is half eaten

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    1. Mary-Margaret Brown says

      September 06, 2012 at 10:06 am

      Love your blog Meme! As soon as we move back into our house (under construction), I'll be making these recipes often!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        September 06, 2012 at 10:36 am

        Thanks Mary-Margaret!! I've been thinking about y'all

        Reply
    2. Wheeler says

      September 17, 2012 at 2:22 pm

      If fish tacos are on the menu at a restaurant, chances are that I will order them! Cannot wait to make these!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        September 17, 2012 at 2:41 pm

        I loove fish tacos! These are so good ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says

      January 07, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Fish Tacos are one of my favorite things to make for dinner during the summer. You have me wishing I was having these for dinner tonight! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Meme says

        January 09, 2014 at 1:44 pm

        Oh I do love fish tacos in the summer. You can always get some frozen fish and turn up the heat in your house to try and relive summer in this freezing weather ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply

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