Our all-time favorite fish tacos recipe! These are loaded with fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned plump fish. Don't skip the best fish taco sauce - an irresistible garlic lime crema.
Line large baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner. In a small dish, combine seasonings: 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper and evenly sprinkle seasoning mix over both sides of tilapia.
Lightly drizzle fish with olive oil and dot each piece with butter. Bake at 375 for 20-25 min. To brown edges, broil for 3-5 minutes at the end if desired.
Combine all Taco sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended.
To serve the tacos, toast quickly toast the corn tortillas on a large dry skillet or griddle over medium/high heat.
To assemble: start with pieces of fish then add remaining ingredients finishing with a generous sprinkle of cotija cheese and finally that awesome taco sauce! Serve with a fresh lime wedge to squeeze over tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Fish Tacos Recipe with Best Fish Taco Sauce!
Amount per Serving
Calories
172
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
23
mg
8
%
Sodium
215
mg
9
%
Potassium
287
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
345
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
13.9
mg
17
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
Iron
0.8
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.