Easy Fish Tacos Recipe

A quick and easy fish tacos recipe made with flaky seasoned fish, fresh cabbage slaw, and creamy lime sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course / Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the fish:

500 g white fish (cod or tilapia)

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

For the slaw:

2 cups shredded cabbage

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Juice of 1 lime

Salt

For the sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp honey

Other:

8 small tortillas

1 avocado (sliced)

Equipment

Skillet
Tongs
Cutting board
Knife
Mixing bowl

Method

Season the fish with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the fish for 3–4 minutes per side until flaky.

In a bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the slaw.

In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and honey for the sauce.

Warm the tortillas in a pan for 20–30 seconds.

Assemble tacos with fish, slaw, avocado, and sauce.

Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

You can use cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi for best results.
For extra crispy fish, lightly coat in flour before cooking.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.