A healthy and super delicious fish taco recipe that requires zero frying! Make a taco slaw to go on top and voila! Healthy dinner in less than 30 minutes.
Blake has fallen in love with Rescue Bots on Netflix.
Any of your kids obsessed with this show? I have to leave the room when its on because it’s so…..annoying? boring? painful? But then again, I’m not an almost 4 year old.
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But after hearing this show enough in the background while I’m cooking dinner, I’ve decided this is like a cartoon soap opera. Holy drama Batman.
For example:
“Doctor Morocco? He’s not a good man. Now or *dramatic pause* EVER!”
OR
“We can’t get back without him! He’s the only way to power up the time machine!”
OR
“If I had to have another brother, I would want it to be you.”
Listening to it like a soap opera has made it that much more bearable and even comical to watch. I quote it every now and again and my husband thinks I’m nuts. But then again, what else is new? Ha!
ANYWAYS….onto FISH TACOS!
I’ve been making these fish tacos in place of our usual beef tacos the last few Tuesdays and I might go so far to say we like these better!
Shocking, right? FISH! Really?
Yes. It’s true. My kids eat these tacos with nearly the same zeal that they would with a regular taco. I thought they’d refuse, but we’re a few months in and still going strong!
My favorite fish tacos are made with fried fish, but heaven knows I’m not going to fry up fish and stink up my house every Tuesday (I dislike the lingering smell of fried food in my house immensely….) So, I decided that I still like fish tacos enough to try fish tacos with baked fish in place of the fried to see how it would go over. I also happened to forget to purchase the beef for regular tacos because this is real life and I sometimes disregard my grocery list. Even if I write things down, I still forget. I blame motherhood.
ANYWAYS, these turned out wayyyyyy better than I ever thought a baked fish taco could and my kids actually ate them. But, I didn’t tell them they were eating fish, sooooooo, there’s that.
But the secrets for these fish tacos not tasting fishy include:
- using very fresh fish OR using fish that is vacuum sealed from the freezer section
- rinse and pat your fish dry dry dry!
- coat with a thin layer of olive oil and season it well with salt and mojito lime seasoning
- bake it until it’s *just* finished cooking
Besides those tips, this recipe is very straight forward. Scroll through the photos I took of the process and be sure to print the recipe card out from the bottom!
Have a great day, friends!
Mojito Lime Fish Tacos
Ingredients
For the fish:
- 12 oz. tilapia fresh or defrosted + patted very dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime mojito seasoning
For the slaw:
- 16 oz. coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 of a large red onion chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 3/4 cup light sour cream
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic grated
For the tacos:
- corn & flour blend soft tortillas
- ripe avocados or guacamole
- extra cilantro
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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Place dry fish filets onto parchment paper and rub lightly with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and mojito lime seasoning and bake for 10-12 minutes or until opaque and can flake easily.
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While fish is drying, place coleslaw mix, cilantro and red onion into a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, salt, taco seasoning, lime zest, lime juice and garlic together until smooth. Pour dressing over coleslaw and toss until everything is well coated.
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To serve, warm tortillas and top each tortilla with a small piece of fish, prepared slaw, avocado slices (or guacamole) and more cilantro.
Nicole says
I LOVE fish tacos! I’ve made your original (fried) fish tacos, but this recipe looks even better! Yum:)
Naomi says
Kids approved meals are always a winner.
Shannon Bryant says
This looks sooo good!! Love the coleslaw part of the receipt also. Can’t wait to make it!!
Ashley Steward says
Can’t wait to try these, looks like a great recipe for summer!
Deanna B. says
I’m always looking for new ways to do tacos and this coleslaw looks like something my husband would love!
Laura C says
These look so light and fresh for a warm summer day! : )
Kelly says
Looks delicious, I can’t wait to try these as lettuce wraps!
Rebecca says
Can’t wait to try these!
Dawn says
These look delicious!! Going to have to try them this week.
Ambre Covey says
I would love to try this recipe! Those fish tacos look so yummy!!!
Allison Untrauer says
This look delish! Looking forward to trying your recipe!
Lindsay K says
How has the recipe been on your blog since March and I just saw it today?! Can’t believe I’ve been missing out on these fish tacos for months! Making ASAP.
Janelle says
These have become part of our regular meal rotation… Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Kelly says
I’ve been hesitant on trying to make fish tacos even though they are so popular! But this recipe makes my mouth water! Super excited to try it! Perhaps my one week old baby girl has changed my tastebuds lol
Chandler M says
Mmhmm, can’t wait to try these!
Gwen Herder says
I’m not a big fish eater but recently I’ve discovered I love fish tacos! I can’t wait to make this!
Jennifer Kreh says
Love fish tacos! Can’t wait to try these! Awesome summertime meal!
Karen says
I only had my first fish taco after moving out here to Vancouver. Since they are amazing, and since your recipes are some of my favorites, I’m definitely going to give these a try. They look INCREDIBLE.
Of all the shows my boys have been into, I didn’t terribly mind Rescue Bots. At least it generally encourages teamwork and problem solving? Definitely could be worse.
Can’t wait to try the tacos!
Ebben McCarty says
These look fabulous! I’ll have to look for the Mohito-Lime seasoning. I can hardly wait to try! ????
Amy says
I’m going to make these tonight! Thank you!
Amy says
Do you make your lime mojito seasoning or buy it? If you buy it- what is the brand? These look like a great addition to our menu for next week, so I gotta figure out that seasoning! Thanks!!!
Lauren says
McCormick brand…have a big one from Costco.
Amy says
Do you make the lime mojito seasoning or buy it? If you buy it- what brand is it? These look like a great addition to our menu next week, so I gotta figure that part out! Thanks so much!
Alison Amaismeier says
These sound delicious!
Scarlett says
What kind of tortilla do you buy?
Kristy B says
these look great and the ingredients just made it on to this week’s shopping list.