Baked Cod Fish Tacos (Printable Version)
Flaky baked cod, crisp slaw, avocado and creamy cilantro-lime sauce tucked into warm tortillas for a bright, easy meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the Baked Cod
01 - 1 lb fresh cod fillets, cut into strips
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ For the Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
10 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
12 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
13 - Juice of 1 lime
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 1-2 tsp honey or agave syrup, to taste
16 - Salt, to taste
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For the Tacos
18 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
19 - 2 cups shredded cabbage, green or mixed
20 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
21 - 1 avocado, sliced
22 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange the strips on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Brush the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each cod strip.
03 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
04 - While the cod bakes, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a food processor or small bowl. Blend or whisk until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until soft and pliable.
06 - Place baked cod pieces onto each warmed tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, diced red onion, avocado slices, and a generous drizzle of cilantro lime sauce. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy cilantro lime sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from burgers to roasted potatoes.
- Baking the cod instead of frying keeps things light but still delivers that satisfying, flaky texture inside a warm tortilla.
02 -
- Wet fish will not brown properly so take the extra minute to pat those fillets completely dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- Letting the sauce sit in the fridge for even ten minutes melds the flavors in a way that makes a real difference.
03 -
- Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the honey and salt because limes vary wildly in acidity and sweetness.
- Doubling the sauce recipe takes almost no extra effort and you will be glad you did when you find yourself putting it on everything later in the week.