EASY FISH TACOS | with BEST fish taco sauce

Easy fish tacos are quick to make and packed with flavor. Layer simply seasoned fish over crunchy slaw and topped with the best fish taco sauce ever! These delicious tacos promise to create a party in your mouth.

The taco sauce is made of cilantro, pickled jalapenos, garlic, greek yogurt, lime juice and salt. It's creamy, spicy, bright and pairs perfectly with the crunchy slaw and smokey fish.

FAVORITE KITCHEN TOOLS:

EASY FISH TACO RECIPE
TACO SAUCE
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

CRUNCHY SLAW
3 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
1/3 cup cilantro chopped
1/2 lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
pinch kosher salt

MAHI MAHI
1 pound mahi mahi
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 corn tortillas

TACO SAUCE
Combine garlic, pickled jalapenos, lime juice, yogurt and salt in a NutriBullet or food processor* and blend until you have a bright, creamy sauce.

CRUNCHY SLAW
In a large bowl combine cabbage, onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt. Gently toss everything together and set aside.

FISH
Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the skin from the fish.

Season both side of the fish with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.

Heat a large non-stick skillet and add olive oil to lightly coat the pan. Place fish in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side or until the fish is beginning to turn opaque from the bottom up.

Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Give the fish a big squish of fresh lime and transfer to a plate.

TACO ASSEMBLY
Heat tortillas, one at a time, over an open flame on your stove top to give them a charred flavor.

Layer slaw on the bottom of the tortilla. Top with a few pieces of fish and a drizzle of taco sauce. Serve and enjoy!

NOTES
I prefer a NutriBullet for the sauce. You can use a food processor or blender but it may not pulverize all of the ingredients.

You can prep the taco sauce and slaw ahead of time to make meal time even easier.

Serve with sliced radishes and extra cilantro for even more flavor and texture.

Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg

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[craigkennedy]

I’m a big fan 👍
You remind me of our youngest daughter. Looks great 👍
I love your enthusiasm.
I’m an old guy about to reach 70 and you cross all generations and ethnic barriers with your recipes

[rhondamcmullen]

Oh my goodness, these have become my favorite fish tacos! The sauce puts them over the top. Outstanding!!

[karineffnertcarney]

I made them today and they were wonderful. Used home made tortillas using Garbonzo Bean/Tapioca flour and I used tilapia. I didn’t have a bullet, so I used my food processor and it all turned out wonderfully. Love the freshness and the little kick in the sauce.

[markedmead]

My wife and I fixed this tonight. OMG, it was fantastic! And you are right. It is the best fish taco sauce ever!!!

Thanks for keeping us healthy. Plus we love cooking together now...

[CleanandDeliciousDani]

Happy Friday, CDFam! I hope you are doing well... staying safe and healthy. These fish tacos are SO good. They would be perfect for Cinco De Mayo, Taco Tuesday or literally any night of the week. Enjoy!

[WE-qmyy]

Made these fish tacos for dinner the other night, so easy and my family loved them. I used tilapia because my husband doesn't really like fish, it came out perfect. The cilantro sauce is amazing, I made another batch the next day just to have it for salad dressing. Thank you for the recipe.

[ablurida]

I found you through the chia pudding video and checked out your channel as I loveeee healthy and delicious alternatives to things. I was just thinking of doing fish tacos! I didn't have jalapeño so for the sauce I instead added cajun seasoning, and instead of the slaw I cooked yellow onions, red and green bell peppers. Best thing I've ever made! That sauce + charring the tortillas is everything, no need to go to a restaurant for these ever again!! Thanks!

[FizerSpikes]

Just made this for dinner the sauce is AMAZING!
Thank you so much!😍

[rosy]

The sauce tastes absolutely amazing. The tacos were delicious. Thank you for sharing recipes that are not only healthy but tasty too!👏🏻❤️😃

[KrazyFrog]

Just discovered your channel (from the banana oatmeal breakfast cookies video) and I am in LOVE! Your recipes are all SO accessible and no weird fancy/expensive ingredients - you make healthy living and eating easier for all of us! Thanks so much, lots of love for this channel!

[loisherr]

I made these the other day. They are great. A big thumbs up from my hubby and son too :) One benefit during this awful time has been finding your channel and learning to cook and bake! My husband has lost 8lbs so far.

[TiffanyWestNyc]

Seriously straight to the point videos Dani you’re the best 💞💞💞

[nannapatsheather]

Love all of your recipes. Thank you for sharing

[Karlacook]

Hi Danny! This recipe looks amazing. I have to try this one for my family. I love how much creativity and effort you add into your recipes. Your channel is my cooking channel that I go to when I want to impress my family with a good meal. Have a great weekend👍💕

[angelamariamelendez]

WOW!!!! Thank you sooo much for that super recipe

[pattiadkins]

I made this today. It was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much. Will definitely make again and again.

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You are incredible, your videos are so helpful, creative and full of yummy and healthy food. I really love to watch you

[KH-zjdz]

My 11 year old son enjoys cooking and baking. So grateful for the clean and simple dishes you upload for us to try. Now how to tackle the grocery shopping part😟

[tflowersable]

Awesome!!!! Tried this recipe earlier this week! Would love a blackened fish recipe

[rubyrose]

Hi Dani, I don't normally eat tacos, and I hardly ever eat fish, but your video was so attractive I had to try the recipe. OMG! It is so good. I especially love your tip about the tortillas. I never made them this way before. Thank you. Love your recipes so much, can't wait for the next video! xo