Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos (Print Version)

Flaky fish roasted with chipotle and lime, topped with fresh veggies in warm tortillas.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish Marinade

01 - 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp adobo sauce
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Tacos & Toppings

11 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
12 - 2 cups shredded red or green cabbage
13 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
14 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - Lime wedges, for serving

→ Chipotle Lime Crema (optional)

17 - ½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
18 - 1 tbsp lime juice
19 - 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
20 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until combined.
03 - Pat fish fillets dry, place on baking sheet, and brush both sides thoroughly with the marinade.
04 - Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - While fish roasts, prepare cabbage, cilantro, red onion, avocado, and mix chipotle lime crema ingredients if using.
06 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
07 - Remove fish from oven and flake into large pieces using a fork.
08 - Fill tortillas with flaked fish, top with cabbage, cilantro, red onion, avocado, and optionally drizzle with chipotle lime crema. Serve with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Zesty and satisfying flavors
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Use corn tortillas for gluten-free tacos
  • Adjust chipotle peppers for desired heat level
03 -
  • Pat fish dry before marinating to help the marinade adhere better
  • Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them pliable
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