This might be my favorite recipe of all time, we have made it four times in the last two weeks & I just cannot get enough.
I have been hunting down the perfect components for a good fish taco recipe, and we came to the conclusion that it needs a good blackened fish, a flavorful, crunchy slaw & a cool avocado topping. So I am sharing the recipe today & giving you a fair warning that you may need to make a quick run to the grocery store! 😉
For the fish //
4-5 tilapia filets
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you like it!)
2 tbsp olive oil
10-12 corn tortillas
For the slaw //
1/4 red cabbage, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup cilantro
juice of 1 lime
For the avocado sauce //
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cilantro
juice of 1 lime
sprinkle of sea salt
Directions //
1. Combine ingredients for avocado sauce in a food processor or blender, blend until thoroughly mixed & set aside in fridge to chill.
2. Combine ingredients for slaw in a small bowl, mix well & set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients for fish seasoning. Sprinkle the mixture on to both sides of the fish & rub the seasoning in to coat each filet.
4. Heat skillet to medium-high heat, add olive oil & add each piece of fish once the pan has heated. Cook on each side for 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through and is flaking apart & outside looks blackened.
5. Heat a dozen corn tortillas in the same pan, or in the microwave. Break apart all of the fish into small pieces, add to the tortillas & top with slaw and sauce.
6. Serve & enjoy (with margaritas if possible)!
If you try these, I would love to know what you think of them! They’ll probably be on our weekend menu, and taste just as good on the grill instead of the skillet!! 🙂
Hope you are having a happy week so far!! XO
Nia Kamau says
Looks amazing! Definitely have to try this one.
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Milena says
We just made our favorite taco recipe ever yesterday- honey tequila lime shrimp tacos, but we actually already have all the ingredients for these, so going to try it tonight!
Plus, any excuse to drink tequila 😉
♡
Milena
Stephanie Wilhite says
Those look amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Jen says
I love fish tacos! Thank you for the recipe it sounds great, can't wait to try it 🙂
Ruth Maldonado says
Sounds delish!
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Amanda @ More Like Me says
I have always wanted to make fish tacos but have never cooked fish before, so have always been a bit hesitant. I am going to try these! I'm on the 21 Day Fix and just bought some tilapia so we'll see how it goes!
Trista & Chris says
looks delish. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Kierra Kaiserman says
YUM!!! Putting this on the menu! Thanks!
The Girl who Loved to Write says
I love fish tacos, and these sound perfect! And I agree, they should always be served with margaritas!
Amy Allen says
Will def. be trying this! Thank you for sharing!
Can you tell me where you got the adorable "sea salt" mason jar?? Def. a must have!
Lauren Elizabeth says
This recipe looks great! (And thank you for the "real" counter shot! :] Messy cutting board, slew of containers, flower petals and all!)
Nicole Porter says
Yum!!! We make the same ones:) we also sub plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in the avocado sauce:) sooo good!!!
Melanie H. says
Just tried this with shrimp – YUM! Thanks for the quick and easy dinner!
Laurie says
OMG! Made these on the grill and WOW! They were delicious! I always love a meal that looks complicated but is so simple to make!!
Brittney says
I must try these!
Anonymous says
I'm SO going to be cooking this in the future! thanks for the recipe! BTW, what camera do you use? your photos are always so nice! 🙂
Allison says
I've been looking for a good fish taco recipe (and one that isn't fried!). Totally trying yours out VERY soon! Yum!
A Girl's Journal says
The pictures are slaying and the recipes look so simple, will definitely try :p xx
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Monica E says
I was thinking the same thing about the counter!! Love it. That's my kind of cooking 🙂 #reallife
catherine says
I tried your recipe yesterday. It was very good. Our guest loved it!
Emily S says
Yummy! We made these last night and they were delish!
Emily S says
Yummy! I made these last night and they were delish! We paired them with a grapefruit marg on the patio.
shannon swol says
I just made this tonight and omg I want to bathe myself an avocado sauce
Marja says
Perfect composition! It looks really unique and attractive and urges to eat
Jessica says
I make a recipe like this and agree – it's fab!! Next time hit it with a little chipotle chili with adobo sauce (sold in a can). Either in the slaw or the dip. I know you guys love spicy — you will love it! Xx
Shauna says
Made these tonight! They were super yummy! The fish was especially great. So easy! Thanks for sharing.