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Cod Fish Tacos

Savor Every Bite of Crispy Cod Fish Tacos at Home

Indulge in homemade Cod Fish Tacos that are easy to make and packed with flavor, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 lb Cod Fillet Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp Oil Use olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1.5 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika recommended
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin Can substitute with coriander
  • Salt Adjust to taste
For the Sauce and Slaw
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Optional
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage Shredded
  • 3/4 cup Carrots Fresh or shredded
  • 1/3 cup Frozen Corn Fresh or canned works too
  • 2 tbsp Jalapenos Chopped, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
For Assembly
  • 6-8 pieces Corn Tortillas Use flour for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Marinate the Fish
  1. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and salt in a bowl. Add the cod fillets and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth, then refrigerate.
Make the Slaw
  1. Combine purple cabbage, carrots, corn, jalapenos, and cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with yogurt and lemon juice, add salt, and toss. Chill until serving.
Cook the Fish
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated cod and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden and flaky.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Char the tortillas, add cooked cod, top with slaw and sauce, and garnish with jalapenos and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste. Store assembled tacos separately from slaw to maintain crunch.

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