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Healthy Fish Taco Recipe

A delightful dish that's quick to whip up and perfect for busy weeknights or fun gatherings with layers of flavor and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound white fish fillets like cod or tilapia
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime juice only
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Bowl for mixing

Method
 

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Rub this mixture all over the fish.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned fish. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Flip the fish carefully with a spatula and continue cooking for another 4-6 minutes until cooked through.
  5. While the fish cooks, heat the corn tortillas in a separate skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
  7. Once the fish is done, flake it into pieces.
  8. Place some fish on each tortilla and top with the slaw mixture.
  9. Drizzle Greek yogurt over the assembled tacos.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Customize toppings according to taste, and consider using different types of fish for varied flavor.