Easy Baked Fish Tacos

Mahi Mahi fish tacos in a cream colored dish with 3 limes on top and cherry tomatoes scattered to the side.

This is the easiest and tastiest Baked Fish Taco recipe. The fish is so flaky and tender and the seasonings bring so much flavor to this dish. The homemade healthier fish sauce is also SO good. The best part about this dish is it's done in under 20 minutes. A great weeknight dinner idea the whole family will LOVE!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 186kcal

Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

mixing bowl
baking pan
basting brush

Ingredients

For the fish tacos -
2½ lbs white fish fillets mahi mahi, tilapia, or cod
1 avocado skin and pit removed and sliced or cut into pieces
whole wheat or corn tortillas
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp oregano
1 tbsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lime cut into wedges
10 cherry tomatoes halved and used as an optional topping
cilantro optional - used as a topping to your final product
For the sauce -
½ cup mayonnaise
½ plain greek yogurt
½ tsp onion powder
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce

Instructions

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat dry your fish using paper towels. Brush fish on both sides with olive oil.
Step 2 - In a small mixing bowl combine chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Step 3 - Rub the spice mixture on both sides of your fish fillets.
Step 4 - Bake fish for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, for the sauce, in a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, onion powder, and sweet chili sauce. Store in the fridge until you use it.
Step 5 - Once your fish is cooked through use 2 forks and shred it into pieces.
Step 6 - Assemble your tacos; inside your warmed tortillas place the cooked fish, sliced tomatoes, chopped avocado, cheese of choice, and your homemade creamy fish sauce.

Notes

Are fish tacos healthy?

Yes! It is important to include white fish in your diet. Fish is high in protein and low in fat, and it provides various health benefits.

How to store fish tacos.

Store the cooked fish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.

How do you warm up your tortillas?

The simplest way is to toss them in the microwave for 30 seconds. You can always heat them in a frying pan, as well. Heat up a dry skillet and place the tortilla in 20-30 seconds on each side. You can also heat them in the oven at 350 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes wrapped up in tin foil.

How can the kids help?

Have them measure out all the ingredients and mix the seasonings together.

Teach them step-by-step how to make the easy homemade fish sauce.

They can also help assemble their tacos on their own.

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