How to Make Baked Cod Fish Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to fish tacos, the options are endless. Whether it's grilled, fried, or baked, there's always a way to make a delicious and flavorful taco. One of our favorite ways to prepare fish tacos is by baking the fish, and our go-to choice for the fish is cod. Baked Cod Fish Tacos are a crowd-pleaser and a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

What makes these Baked Cod Fish Tacos so special is the combination of flavors and textures. The cod is seasoned with a blen...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 small head red cabbage, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar
  • 6 (7 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 tomato, diced (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 tacos

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place cod fillets in a casserole dish and drizzle with olive oil and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season with cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and break apart the fish in the baking dish with 2 forks.
  • Meanwhile, combine sour cream, garlic, lime zest, 1/4 teaspoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt for crema in a bowl. Combine cabbage, 1/4 teaspoon lime juice, and vinegar for cabbage slaw in another bowl.
  • Warm tortillas in the microwave on default mode with a dampened paper towel draped over, 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Assemble tacos by layering each tortilla with cod, cabbage slaw, crema, and tomato. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 531mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 709mg