Easy Cod Fish Tacos (30 Minutes!)
These cod fish tacos are a delicious and easy dinner recipe! Everyone loves this seasoned baked fish and creamy taco sauce. It’s a family favorite.
- Prep
- 18 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Yield
- 8

Ingredients 14
- 1 1/2 pounds cod (fresh and wild caught preferable)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons each cumin and smoked paprika (or standard paprika)
- 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt , for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro , plus more to serve
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pico de gallo (purchased)
- 1/4 green cabbage, shredded
- Tortillas
Method 6
- 01
Preheat the oven to 400°F. While it preheats, prep the fish.
- 02
Make the fish: In a small bowl, mix together the dry rub: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pat the fish dry, then sprinkle it with the ½ tablespoon kosher salt and pat it in. Add the seasoning 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. When the fish is done, break it with a fork into bite-sized pieces. (Try to serve immediately as the fish gathers moisture as it sits.)
- 03
Make the sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the cilantro, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt. If necessary, depending on the thickness of the yogurt, add a teaspoon or two of water until the sauce is easy to dollop. Refrigerate until serving.
- 04
Prep the toppings: Toss the shredded cabbage with a few pinches kosher salt . Open and drain the pico de gallo.
- 05
Warm the tortillas: If desired, char the tortillas by placing them on an open gas flame on medium for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm. Or warm them according to How to Warm Tortillas .
- 06
Serve: Assemble the tacos by topping the tortillas with fish, cabbage, pico de gallo (removed with a fork to drain off excess liquid), and the sauce. Top with additional chopped cilantro and serve.
Provenance
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