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Close-up of baked fish tacos in corn tortillas with creamy garlic-lime sauce, avocado, cilantro, and colorful toppings.

Fish Tacos Recipe

Ella
These crispy baked fish tacos are light, satisfying, and full of bold flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fish Base

  • 1.5 lb Tilapia fillets
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 24 Small white corn tortillas

Toppings

  • 0.5 Purple cabbage finely shredded
  • 2 Avocados sliced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced (optional)
  • 0.5 Red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 bunch Fresh cilantro stems trimmed
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese grated
  • 1 Fresh lime cut into wedges

Garlic-Lime Sauce

  • 0.5 cup Sour cream
  • 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice from 1 medium lime
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Sriracha sauce or more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat. Mix cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Pat tilapia dry and season both sides evenly.
  • Place seasoned fish on baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and top with butter pieces.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. For golden edges, broil for the final 3–5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust heat to taste.
  • Toast tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds per side until soft and lightly browned.
  • Assemble tacos: layer baked fish, cabbage, avocado, tomato, red onion, and cilantro on each tortilla. Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and drizzle sauce on top.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing just before eating.

Notes

Use fresh tilapia for best results. Toast panko for added crunch if breading. Substitute Cotija with feta if needed. Try adding mango salsa or sliced radishes. Adjust spice level to taste. For dairy-free, use plant-based sour cream and mayo.

Nutrition Facts: Amount per Serving

  • Calories: 172
  • Fat: 9g (14%)
  • Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)
  • Cholesterol: 23mg (8%)
  • Sodium: 215mg (9%)
  • Potassium: 287mg (8%)
  • Carbohydrates: 15g (5%)
  • Fiber: 3g (13%)
  • Sugar: 1g (1%)
  • Protein: 8g (16%)
  • Vitamin A: 345IU (7%)
  • Vitamin C: 13.9mg (17%)
  • Calcium: 64mg (6%)
  • Iron: 0.8mg (4%)
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Fish tacos, Garlic lime crema, Healthy fish tacos, Oven baked tilapia