Looking for a quick and delicious dinner? Try these Easy Fish Tacos! They’re made with tender, flaky fish that’s bursting with spicy flavors, all wrapped up in soft flour tortillas and topped with a zesty garlic cilantro lime slaw. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients for Fish Tacos:
- 3 tablespoons of melted butter
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- A pinch of salt
- 10 – 15 oz. of cod or any other white fish, thawed
- Tortillas and avocados for serving
- Slaw (recipe in the notes below)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Place the fish in a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over it.
- Bake the fish for 10-15 minutes until it’s cooked through and flaky.
- Break the fish into flakes and toss it in the extra sauce from the baking dish.
- Prepare your toppings: mash some avocado, and get your slaw and other favorites like red onion or mango salsa ready.
- Serve the flaky fish in tortillas topped with your chosen toppings.
For the Slaw:
- Blend together 1/4 cup of oil, 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 cup of chopped green onions, 1/2 cup of cilantro, 1-2 cloves of garlic, the juice of 2 limes, 1/2 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour this sauce over some shredded cabbage to create a delicious slaw.
This meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and is sure to be a hit with everyone! Enjoy your homemade fish tacos with a side of your favorite salsa and chips.
