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By Joanie Zisk Published: Nov 1, 2019 · Updated: Jun 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Fish Tacos

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fish tacos on a plate with broccoli slaw on top.

Quick and easy fish tacos recipe, the perfect seafood recipe to serve one or two people. Perfectly seasoned fish bakes in minutes in either a toaster oven or a conventional oven and topped with a sweet curried broccoli slaw.

Two fish tacos topped with a broccoli slaw on a plate with a bowl of limes and a bowl of broccoli slaw in the background


Why This Recipe Works

If you're looking for a meal that can be ready in under 30 minutes, this fish tacos recipe is the one to go for. This easy seafood recipe features tender, flaky fish that cooks quickly and is topped with a flavorful easy to make broccoli slaw.

The fish can be cooked in either a toaster oven or conventional oven.

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Two fish tacos topped with a broccoli slaw on a plate surrounded by fresh lime slices

Ingredient Notes

  • Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil in this fish tacos recipe as well as in every other recipe on One Dish Kitchen that calls for olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the least processed form of olive oil. It is an unrefined oil and the highest-quality olive oil you can buy. Because of the way extra virgin olive oil is made, it retains more true olive taste. It also contains more of the vitamins and minerals found in olives. It's my favorite type of olive oil to use but you may use a lighter olive oil instead.
  • Seasonings: chili powder, curry powder, and garlic powder.
  • Fish: I love using tilapia, cod, or catfish.
  • Broccoli slaw: Broccoli slaw is a salad that closely resembles coleslaw. It is made with shredded raw broccoli instead of cabbage. You can purchase bags of broccoli slaw in the produce section of your grocery near other bagged salads.
  • Dressing Ingredients: lime juice, white wine vinegar, curry powder, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together and toss with broccoli slaw.
  • Tortillas: Flour tortillas.
  • Optional garnishes: cilantro, cheese
A closeup of a bowl of broccoli slaw
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How To Make This Recipe

  1. Stir the olive oil, spices, and salt in a small bowl until blended. Brush the spice mixture on both sides of each fish fillet.
  2. Place fish on a foil lined toaster oven or standard baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
    • The baking time in this recipe is based on using a thinner tilapia fillet. If you use a thicker piece of fish such as salmon or catfish, increase the cook time by 5 minutes and check for doneness.
    • You can tell if fish is fully cooked if it becomes opaque and flakes. Poke the tines of a fork into the thickest portion of the fish, gently twist the fork and pull apart some of the fish. If the fish is undercooked it will resist flaking and is also translucent.
  3. Pour the broccoli slaw into a large bowl and set aside.
    • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, vinegar, curry powder, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour over the broccoli salad and toss to coat.
  5. Warm the tortillas by either placing them in the microwave for 20 seconds or by heating a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla at a time, flipping to warm both sides, about 5 minutes total.

Expert Tips

  • I use a delicate textured fish such as tilapia in this fish taco recipe because I love its mild taste. Just about any flaky white fish will work well in fish tacos. You might like to try cod, catfish, trout, or red snapper.
  • Consider purchasing a bag of frozen tilapia (or other fish fillet) and keep it in your freezer. These bags of fish are often less expensive than single pieces of fresh fish and when you feel like cooking a seafood recipe, you have the fillets already on hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Construct A Fish Taco?

Break up some of the cooked fish, place it in a warm tortilla, and top it with the broccoli slaw.
Top with chopped cilantro and cheese, if desired.

How Do I Use Broccoli Slaw?

You will likely have some of the bagged broccoli slaw left over from this recipe, consider:
* Using it instead of lettuce greens in a salad.
* Using it as a substitute for pasta; sauté with a little olive oil and garlic in a pan and top with Marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
* Adding it to your stir fry with a protein such as chicken, beef or shrimp

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Serving Suggestions

  • A Skinny Margarita
  • Baked Tortilla Chips
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Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients left over from this fish tacos recipe, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

  • Fish: Baked Stuffed Fish, Healthy Baked Catfish, Baked Cod With Chermoula
  • Chili powder: Classic Chili, Chili Baked Potato, Beef Tacos
  • Curry powder: Curried Butternut Squash Soup, Chickpea Curry
  • Lime juice: Lime Posset, Key Lime Pie, Guacamole
  • White wine vinegar: Poppy Seed Dressing, Goat Cheese Dressing, Cucumber Salad
  • Honey: Turmeric Tea, Honey Lemon Custard, Roasted Carrots
  • Tortillas: Baked Tortilla Chips, Breakfast Burritos, Chicken Fajitas

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Recipe

Fish Tacos | One Dish Kitchen

Fish Tacos

Quick and easy Fish Tacos recipe, the perfect seafood recipe to serve one or two people. Perfectly seasoned fish baked in minutes in either a toaster oven or a conventional oven and topped with a sweet curried broccoli slaw.
5 from 6 votes
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See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 654kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tilapia fillets (about 4 ounces each)
  • 1 ½-2 cups broccoli slaw
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • Optional garnishes - cilantro, cheese
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Instructions

  • Heat toaster oven or conventional oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Stir the olive oil, chili powder, curry powder, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl until blended. Brush the spice mixture on both sides of each fish fillet.
  • Place fish on a foil lined toaster oven or standard baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Pour the broccoli slaw into a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, white wine vinegar, curry powder, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over the broccoli salad and toss to coat.
  • Warm the tortillas by either placing them in the microwave for 20 seconds or by heating a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla at a time, flipping to warm both sides, about 5 minutes total.
  • To construct a taco, break up some of the cooked fish, place it in a warm tortilla, and top it with the broccoli slaw.
  • Top with chopped cilantro and cheese, if desired.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • I use a delicate textured fish such as tilapia in this fish taco recipe because I love its mild taste. Just about any flaky white fish will work well in fish tacos. You might like to try cod, catfish, trout, or red snapper.
  • Consider purchasing a bag of frozen tilapia (or other fish fillet) and keep it in your freezer. These bags of fish are often less expensive than single pieces of fresh fish and when you feel like cooking a seafood recipe, you have the fillets already on hand.
Nutrition Facts
Fish Tacos
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 654 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 170mg57%
Sodium 975mg42%
Potassium 1256mg36%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 74g148%
Vitamin A 245IU5%
Vitamin C 44.1mg53%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 4.4mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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About Joanie Zisk

Joanie Zisk is the creator behind OneDishKitchen.com, the number one website for single-serving recipes. Joanie has over 10 years of experience in developing and publishing recipes, author of “The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook”, and a passionate home cook. Our aim is to inspire individuals with access to single-serving recipes, education, and a supportive community that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul.

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  1. Timothy says

    April 04, 2023 at 6:29 pm

    Super easy and a great meal. Took about 30 minutes to prepare the food and less than an hour to have everything cleaned up and done!

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    • Joanie Zisk says

      April 05, 2023 at 9:31 am

      I'm so happy you enjoyed the tacos. Thank you for your feedback.

      Reply
  2. Kitty Letsch says

    May 24, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    Fish tacos turned out so well! There was enough for hubby and me and enough for lunch tomorrow. I will have to mix up some more slaw mix. I started with 3/4 lb tilapia. We are in our 80s so we don’t have a hearty appetite others have.

    Reply
  3. Bonnie Bianchi says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    I just made these tacos for my dinner tonight. So yummy! This recipe is definitely a keeper ~ Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:48 am

    My husband loves fish tacos, and I love broccoli slaw. This is a win-win for us!

    Reply
  5. Alice says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:02 am

    I love the broccoli slaw touch! 🙂 and the curried aspect, I bet this is fun to just serve during the summer alongside chicken or something too 🙂

    Reply
    • Joanie says

      February 19, 2015 at 6:10 am

      I think the slaw would be great to serve as a side dish, Alice. Thanks so much for reading 🙂

      Reply
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