Description
Delicious and easy-to-make cod fish tacos featuring perfectly seasoned and pan-seared cod fillets, topped with a crunchy cabbage slaw, creamy lime sauce, and fresh avocado. These Mexican-inspired tacos are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
- lime wedges for serving
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning and coat the cod: In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pat the cod pieces dry with paper towels, then toss them with olive oil and the seasoning mixture until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Cook the cod: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated cod pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Use a fish spatula to gently turn the pieces to avoid breakage.
- Make the creamy sauce: While the cod cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Lay out the warmed tortillas, then layer each with shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix, cooked cod pieces, a drizzle of the creamy sauce, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and cotija cheese if using.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately, garnished with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the top for added zest.
Notes
- Use a fish spatula to gently flip the cod while cooking to avoid breaking the delicate fish pieces.
- You can grill or bake the cod instead of pan-searing for a different flavor and texture.
- For extra crunch and flavor, add pickled red onions or thinly sliced radishes as toppings.
