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    Home » Family Style Dinners

    20 Minute Baked Fish Tacos with Slaw

    Published: Apr 24, 2022 » Modified: Apr 24, 2022 » By: Kylie » This post may contain affiliate links. » 24 Comments

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    You can have these hearty baked fish tacos with slaw on the table in less than 20 minutes with just a few simple ingredients! Skip the heavy, greasy, fried fish tacos for the fresh flavors of this baked fish taco recipe.

    White plate with three baked fish tacos drizzled with chipotle cream sauce
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    You Will Love These
    Ingredients and Substitutions
    Instructions
    Serve With
    Best Kind of Fish
    Tips
    FAQ
    Family Favorite Recipes
    Baked Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Cream Sauce

    You Will Love These

    • They're quick and easy. 5 minutes of prep + 15 minutes of baking means you can have a healthy, satisfying dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes!
    • The ingredient list is short and sweet. And you might have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already!
    • The flavors are out of this world. The classic spices and tender, flaky white fish are perfectly balanced with the cool, creamy chipotle lime sauce. Add some 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw for crunch and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro to bring it all together!
    • There's no frying required. I love a good fried fish taco as much as the next girl, but I hate the way it makes my kitchen smell! In this recipe, you can let your oven do all the work! Which means you'll replace that fried vegetable oil smell with fragrant spices.
    • If you liked these fish tacos with slaw, be sure to check out my Blackened Salmon Tacos, Lemon Butter Fish Spaghetti, and Easy Salmon Burgers.
    Wood cutting board with the ingredients to make fish tacos on it

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Cod - Cod is the perfect mild white fish for these fish tacos. But feel free to use your favorite flaky white fish. Shrimp would also be delicious in place of the fish!
    • Spices - Cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and coriander are my favorites for fish tacos. Feel free to add cayenne or paprika if you'd like. You could also use a packet of taco seasoning in place of the spices.
    • Tortillas - Corn or flour tortillas will work well for this recipe. Use whatever your family likes best. You can also skip the tortillas and make burrito bowls by adding rice instead!
    • Chipotle Lime Cream Sauce - This simple sauce is made with sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayo, chipotles in adobo, and lime juice for a simple drizzle that ties everything together!
    • 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw - This fish taco slaw comes together in just 5 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients which means you can make it while the fish is baking. It's my favorite crunchy accompaniment and it pairs perfectly with the tender, flaky fish. You can slice fresh cabbage/carrots for the slaw or save even more time with a pre-made coleslaw mix.

    Instructions

    Pat fish dry with paper towel. Add the fish to your baking dish, skillet, or baking sheet. I love cast iron for these fish tacos but if you're using a baking sheet, feel free to line it with parchment paper for easy clean up. Drizzle the fish fillets with olive oil.

    Black cast iron pan with fresh cod drizzled with olive oil in it

    Season fish with spices.

    Black cast iron pan with seasoned cod for fish tacos

    Gently rub the the seasoning into the fish.

    Black cast iron pan with seasoned cod for fish tacos

    Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

    Freshly baked seasoned cod for fish tacos garnished with cilantro

    While the fish is baking, whisk sour cream, mayo, chiles, lime juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Then throw together the fish taco slaw!

    Serve With

    • corn/flour tortillas
    • Cilantro Lime Slaw
    • Creamy Avocado Sauce
    • fresh cilantro
    • chipotle lime cream sauce (recipe below)
    • sliced avocado
    • diced red onion
    • crema
    • sliced radishes
    • lime wedges
    White plate with three baked fish tacos drizzled with chipotle cream sauce

    Best Kind of Fish

    Any mild white fish will work great for fish tacos with slaw. But I like to use:

    • cod
    • haddock
    • tilapia
    • snapper
    • grouper
    • mahi mahi
    • halibut
    Large wood cutting board with 5 fish taco drizzled with chipotle sour cream

    Tips

    • Season. Season. Season. Don't be afraid of salt. While we do have a lot of other spices going on in these baked fish tacos, salt is going to the key ingredient that brings out all the delicious flavors of every element. So use it moderately - and especially use it in the creamy chipotle lime sauce!
    • Don't go overboard with the taco toppings. Honestly, my 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe is all you need! I love a variety of colors, flavors and textures in my but it's important to keep it relatively simple or the delicious, tender fish is going to get lost. Try to keep it to fresh veggies and creamy sauce.
    White plate with three baked fish tacos drizzled with chipotle cream sauce

    FAQ

    What sides go with fish tacos?

    My favorite thing to serve with fish tacos is my 5 Minute Cabbage Slaw. It's loaded with flavor but made with simple ingredients that take just minutes to throw together. For another easy side dish try my Crockpot Queso with tortilla chips or Street Corn Pasta Salad.

    What are the best fish for tacos?

    You can use just about any type of fish for tacos but my favorites include: cod, haddock, tilapia, snapper, grouper, mahi mahi, or halibut. Fish that is mild, white, and flaky is typically used for fish tacos.

    What is the white sauce on fish tacos made of?

    In this recipe, our fish taco sauce is a delicious chipotle cream sauce that's made with mayonnaise, sour cream, chiles in adobo, and lime juice for a delicious drizzle that ties everything together!

    How do you cut cabbage for fish tacos?

    The best way to slice cabbage for fish tacos is to slice is super super thin. This will allow the cabbage to absorb the dressing from the slaw and break down a bit so that it retains a bit of it's crunch but doesn't taste like raw cabbage. Here's an easy recipe for fish taco slaw!

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    5 from 13 reviews

    You can have these hearty Baked Fish Tacos on the table in less than 20 minutes with just a few simple ingredients! Skip the heavy, greasy, fried fish tacos for the fresh flavors of this baked fish taco recipe. 

    • Author: Kylie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 8 tacos 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Ingredients

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    Tacos:

    • 1 lb. cod or mild white fish
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoons cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon coriander
    • kosher salt
    • fresh cracked pepper
    • 8 corn tortillas

    Chipotle Lime Sauce:

    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon mayo
    • 2 teaspoons diced chiles in adobo
    • juice of 1 lime
    • splash of water
    • kosher salt
    • fresh cracked pepper

    Serve with:

    • flour tortillas
    • Pico de Gallo
    • 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw

    Instructions

    1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
    2. Pat fish dry with paper towel.
    3. Place fish in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
    4. Sprinkle fillet with cumin, chili powder, garlic, powder, coriander, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Use your hands to gently massage the spices into the fillet.
    5. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
    6. While the fish is baking, whisk sour cream, mayo, chiles, lime juice, and water in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
    7. Flake fish into bite-size pieces and divide evenly between tortillas.
    8. Add Cilantro Lime Slaw, a drizzle of chipotle lime cream sauce, and top with Pico de Gallo!

    Notes

    • Season. Season. Season. Don't be afraid of salt. While we do have a lot of other spices going on in these baked fish tacos, salt is going to the key ingredient that brings out all the delicious flavors of every element. So use it moderately - and especially use it in the creamy chipotle lime sauce!
    • Don't go overboard with the taco toppings. Honestly, my 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe is all you need! I love a variety of colors, flavors and textures in my but it's important to keep it relatively simple or the delicious, tender fish is going to get lost. Try to keep it to fresh veggies and creamy sauce. 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 taco + ⅛ sauce
    • Calories: 277
    • Sugar: 0.8 g
    • Sodium: 102 mg
    • Fat: 12.6 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
    • Carbohydrates: 16.5 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 24.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 73.8 mg

    Keywords: fish tacos, healthy tacos, fish taco recipe, oven baked fish tacos

    This post was originally published in June of 2018. It was updated in September of 2020 to include process shots, detailed instructions, and tips for making the best fish tacos every single time!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kim

      May 05, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      Delicious and so easy to make!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie Lato

        May 05, 2020 at 8:35 pm

        Yay! I am so glad that you liked this recipe, Kim. Thanks for leaving a review!!

        Reply
    2. Daniela

      June 24, 2019 at 1:08 am

      Love a good fish taco and def making this soon! Love your pics! Wish I could eat one right now :)!

      Reply
    3. Jo

      June 23, 2019 at 10:15 pm

      Love love fish tacos on hot summer afternoon. It's my kind of comfort food. Baked fish, that irresistible sauce , what's not to like. This is perfect summer meal!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Julie

      June 23, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      We looooove fish tacos! I try out a new marinade or rub each time I make them, so I'm adding this one to the list! Chipotle lime sounds delicious!

      Reply
    5. Karyl Henry

      June 23, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      That fish looks so perfectly cooked...and that can be challenging in the oven. And I love teh seasoning mixture too. Adding this one to my list for sure

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Amanda

      June 23, 2019 at 4:05 pm

      I love that these tacos use baked fish. It makes it so quick and simple the prepare, and the flavors are delicious. Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Marisa F. Stewart

      June 23, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Whenever we go out to eat and I see fish tacos on the menu I order them. Love! Love! Love them. I haven't made them at home but your instructions are so detailed it makes it look as easy as pie or tacos. LOL! We always have fish in our freezer - I'm making tacos this week.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Sara

      June 23, 2019 at 10:21 am

      Fish tacos are one of our FAVORITE dinners every summer! I love your toppings and sauce here; it looks like a gorgeous, colorful, and delicious meal!

      Reply
    9. Denise

      June 20, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      I love fish tacos, and enjoy trying different versions of them. Your fish looks perfect, and the tacos are mouth watering! I can't wait to try them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Michelle

      June 18, 2019 at 6:36 am

      Oh my! That sauce sounds delicious too. These tacos are perfect for a tasty dinner, yum!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      June 17, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      It was only a couple of years ago I tried fish tacos for the first time. LOVE them. These would be a fun recipe to serve at a bbq party. I know my guests would love this for sure.

      Reply
    12. penelopi

      June 17, 2019 at 10:11 am

      I am obsessed with Tacos! instead of fish I will use tofu and try it out. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Cathy

      June 01, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      Although I haven't made this yet, I know that it'll be fabulous! Is there a cheese sprinkled on top in your photos? If so, what kind? Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie Lato

        June 02, 2019 at 5:17 pm

        Yes! Queso fresco or cotija are my two faves for tacos!!

        Reply
    14. Luke

      April 11, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      I've never felt so healthy stuffing my face to the gills! Get it?...Gills?... Fish tacos?... I'll see myself out.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie Lato

        April 11, 2019 at 12:32 pm

        I get it! I am LOLing. You're def the funniest commenter on this blog 🙂

        Reply
    15. chefkreso

      June 13, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      If I started eating these tacos I couldn't stop how tasty they look 😀

      Reply
      • Midwest Foodie

        June 15, 2018 at 2:47 pm

        You and me both! The good part is they are super healthy so you can have a couple more than normal!

        Reply
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