*Best* Fish Taco Seasoning
Here’s how to make the best fish taco seasoning! This dry rub brings in zesty, savory flavor that you can use on any type of fish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 tablespoons

Ingredients 7
- 1 tablespoon mild chili powder (see Notes; makes enough for 1 pound fish; increase as necessary )
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , for seasoning
- 1 pound white fish, like tilapia, cod or mahi mahi (wild caught preferable)
Method 2
- 01
Mix the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Store in a closed container until using. (You can also increase the quantities to make a larger batch: use 2 tablespoons of mix per 1 pound fish.)
- 02
To use in fish tacos: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat the fish dry, then sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pat it in. Add the fish taco seasoning as a dry rub and pat it to cover the fish. Place the fish on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, until tender. Then broil for 2 minutes until the top is lightly browned.
Provenance
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