Chipotle Lime Roasted Fish Tacos (Printable View)

Zesty chipotle lime fish paired with crisp vegetables in warm tortillas creates a fresh, satisfying taco experience.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish Marinade

01 - 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Tacos & Toppings

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

→ Chipotle Lime Crema (optional)

17 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
18 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
19 - 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
20 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pat fish fillets dry and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides evenly with the marinade.
04 - Roast fish in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
05 - While fish is roasting, prepare cabbage, cilantro, red onion, and avocado. For crema, combine mayonnaise or sour cream, lime juice, minced chipotle in adobo, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, whisk until smooth.
06 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave briefly until warm and pliable.
07 - Using a fork, gently flake roasted fish into large pieces for taco assembly.
08 - Fill each tortilla with flaked fish, then top with cabbage, cilantro, red onion, avocado, and a drizzle of chipotle lime crema. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just over half an hour with minimal prep and clean up
  • Uses easy pantry and fresh staples you can find at any store
  • Packed with big flavor and fresh texture but feels light and wholesome
  • Customizable with your favorite tortillas and toppings
  • Perfect for feeding a family or a hungry crowd
02 -
  • Packed with lean protein and healthy fats but feels light and refreshing
  • Simple to adapt for gluten free or dairy free diets by swapping tortillas or skipping crema
  • Leftover fish makes a great next-day burrito or taco salad
03 -
  • Toast your tortillas directly over an open flame if you can for a little char
  • Always dry your fish before marinating so the flavor really takes hold
  • Save leftover adobo sauce in a small jar in the fridge it gives a smoky kick to future salsas or marinades

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