I've always loved fish tacos, and making them at home is SO easy! These tilapia fish tacos are full of flavor, and the sauce is absolutely AMAZING. Plus, you can make them in 30 minutes or less! They're the perfect busy night meal, and they're delicious. What's better than a yummy meal that's quick and easy?
How to Make Tilapia Fish Tacos
First, you'll prep the fish seasoning. This seasoning has chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, and salt. Mix all of the seasonings, and then sprinkle it onto the tilapia after patting them dry.
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place the seasoned tilapia on it. Put the tilapia in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes at 400° F. You'll know that the fish is done when it's flaky and opaque. You can also test it with a food thermometer, making sure the thickest point of the fish has reached 145° F. When the tilapia is done cooking, squeeze some lime juice over them to add some extra flavor!
While the fish is cooking, prepare the taco sauce. Simply add the sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic, Cholula, chopped jalapeño, smoked paprika, and salt to a blender and pulse until smooth. I have this recipe saved as a different post with more details, so check out my fish taco sauce post as well.
You can prepare the corn tortillas however you like, or even use flour tortillas if you prefer! I like to heat a pan/griddle with a little bit of cooking spray/oil, then cook the tortillas on each side until they start to develop golden spots.
Then, assemble the tacos with your favorite toppings! I like to add avocado, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, and some cilantro, but feel free to add whatever taco toppings you like. You could also try adding my favorite guacamole, if you have some extra time! Don't forget the taco sauce! It's the star of the show.
Other Recipe Pairings
If you're looking to make these tacos into a full meal, here are a few sides that would be great with these fish tacos:
If you try out these tilapia fish tacos or any of my other recipes, I’d LOVE to hear about it. You can leave a comment below the recipe, or if you post a picture on Instagram, be sure to tag me! Getting any feedback on my recipes is both rewarding AND helpful as I write and edit recipes in the future.
Now get cooking, and enjoy!
Easy Tilapia Fish Tacos and Sauce
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- 4 tilapia fillets (about 4 oz each)
Tilapia Seasoning
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- juice from 1 lime (squeeze on after baking)
Fish Taco Sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup olive oil mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cholula
- 1 small chopped jalapeño, deseeded
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Assembly
- 8s warmed corn tortillas (I like to coat them with oil spray and cook them in a skillet)
- 1 avocado
- shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup cotija cheese (or queso fresco)
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish seasoning (everything except the lime juice).2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- Dry each tilapia fillet with a paper towel, and coat both sides with the seasoning. Place on the baking sheet, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until flaky and opaque. Tilapia is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145° F.4 tilapia fillets (about 4 oz each)
- Using a blender, pulse the fish taco sauce ingredients until smooth, and refrigerate until serving.½ cup sour cream, ½ cup olive oil mayonnaise, 3 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Cholula, 1 small chopped jalapeño, deseeded, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Once the tilapia is done cooking, remove from the oven and drizzle lime juice over the top.juice from 1 lime (squeeze on after baking)
- Place slices of tilapia on the tortillas and top with avocado, cabbage, cheese, cilantro, and fish taco sauce. Enjoy!8s warmed corn tortillas (I like to coat them with oil spray and cook them in a skillet), 1 avocado, shredded red cabbage, ½ cup cotija cheese (or queso fresco), cilantro
Notes
Equipment
- baking sheet
- small bowl
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- small knife
- blender
Hope says
This is a favorite in our household!