Baked Cod Fish Tacos (Printable View)
Spiced cod fillets baked until tender, served in tortillas with crunchy cabbage slaw and creamy lime dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Baked Cod
01 - 1 lb cod fillets, cut into strips
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Fresh Slaw
10 - 2 cups shredded cabbage, green or mixed
11 - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
12 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp lime juice
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Lime Crema
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
17 - 1 tbsp lime juice
18 - 1 tsp lime zest
19 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Assembly
20 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
21 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
22 - Extra lime wedges
23 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss cod strips with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until evenly coated. Arrange the seasoned fish in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.
03 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
04 - While the fish bakes, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Toss thoroughly and set aside.
05 - Stir together sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Heat tortillas briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat or warm in the microwave until pliable.
07 - Layer slaw onto each warm tortilla, top with flaked baked cod, drizzle with lime crema, and add avocado slices if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges alongside.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The spice rub on the cod creates this gorgeous crust that tastes like you spent hours, but the oven does all the work.
- That lime crema is the kind of thing you will start putting on everything from roasted vegetables to scrambled eggs.
02 -
- Do not overbake the cod because it goes from perfectly flaky to rubbery in just a couple of minutes, so check it at the 12 minute mark.
- Tossing the slaw right before serving keeps the cabbage crunchy instead of wilted and sad.
03 -
- Let the seasoned cod sit for five minutes before baking so the spices fully adhere and develop a more concentrated flavor.
- Double the lime crema recipe because you will absolutely want extra for dipping leftover fish.