Cod Fish Tacos Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on February 26, 2024
Mild and flaky cod is the perfect blank canvas for these cod fish tacos. Tender marinated cod rests on a bed of crisp cabbage slaw and is finished off with a drizzle of Sriracha crema for a light, but filling meal.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Mexican
24
ingredients
11
steps
65
minutes
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
3 tbsp
avocado or canola oil
1
lime, juiced
1 tbsp
chili powder
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp
kosher salt, see notes
1 1/2 lb
fresh cod
1
batch of red cabbage slaw, see below
1
batch of Sriracha crema, see below
corn tortillas, to serve
sliced avocados, to serve
chopped fresh cilantro, to serve
lime wedges, to serve
3 tbsp
white vinegar
2 tsp
granulated sugar
2 tbsp
lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp
kosher salt, see notes
2 cup(s)
shredded red cabbage
1
jalapeƱo, deseeded and thinly sliced
1/2 cup(s)
corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
1/4 cup(s)
Mexican crema, see notes
1/2 tbsp
Sriracha, plus more to taste
1 tsp
white vinegar
1 tsp
honey
salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions 11 steps | 65 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika and salt.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika and salt.
Step 3

Add the cod to the bowl and toss to coat. Seal the top with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: Add the cod to the bowl and toss to coat.
Step 4

While the cod is marinating, make the cabbage slaw. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, lime juice and salt until well combined.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: While the cod is marinating, make the cabbage slaw.
Step 5

Add the cabbage, jalapeño and corn to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Set aside.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: 
Add the cabbage, jalapeño and corn to the bowl.
Step 6

Make the Sriracha crema, whisk together the Mexican crema, Sriracha, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Taste the crema and adjust the seasoning to your taste.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: 
Make the Sriracha crema, whisk together the Mexican crema, Sriracha, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
Step 7

Toast the tortillas over an open flame or on a pan and wrap in aluminum foil to keep them warm.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: Toast the tortillas over an open flame or on a pan and wrap in aluminum foil to keep them warm.
Step 8

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the cod and cook until opaque and flaky, about 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cod. Remove the cod from the pan and flake the fish using two forks.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: 
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the cod and cook until opaque and flaky, about 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cod.
Step 9

Assemble the tacos. On a toasted tortilla, place a few tablespoons of the slaw and top with the flaked cod.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: 
Assemble the tacos.
Step 10

Top the cod with the sriracha crema, avocado, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: Top the cod with the sriracha crema, avocado, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Step 11

Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Cod Fish Tacos Recipe: Serve immediately.

Notes:

  • Be sure to use Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe. 

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
331
FAT
15.3 g
PROTEIN
32.5 g
CARBS
16.5 g
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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

14 Jul 2022

Fish tacos are a fav in our house. Glad for a new recipe to refine these a bit.

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