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Easy Sheet Pan Fish Tacos Recipe
Easy sheet pan fish tacos feature flaky white fish with crusty, caramelized edges topped with fresh cilantro slaw and drizzled with smoky sour cream sauce. This convenient cooking method ensures perfectly cooked fish with appealing texture while eliminating the need for multiple pans. The sheet pan technique creates beautiful caramelization while the fresh toppings add cooling contrast and bright flavors that complete these restaurant-quality tacos.
Flaky white fish with crusty, caramelized edges is topped with a cilantro slaw and drizzled with a smoky sour cream sauce in this simple fish taco recipe. Baking the fish on a sheet pan is a little heathier and a lot less messy than frying it, and means cleanup will be a breeze! For family dinners or casual get-togethers, set this up as a taco bar with other toppings such as pico de gallo, avocado slices, pickled red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, and black beans.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
Fish Tacos:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (5 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
8 small flour tortillas
1 medium lime, cut into wedges
Slaw:
4 cups coleslaw mix
½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium lime, juiced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Crema:
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Mix together chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper for tacos in a small bowl until well combined.
Brush 2 tablespoons oil all over the prepared pan, then add mahi mahi fillets. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over the fillets and rub to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of the fillets.
Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes evenly with a fork and drippings are caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
While the fish is baking, prepare slaw by combining coleslaw mix, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined.
Stir together sour cream, chipotle in adobo, adobo sauce, and salt for crema together in a small bowl.
Char tortillas over a gas flame.
Remove fish from the oven and flake it with a fork.
Fill tortillas with fish and slaw. Drizzle with crema and squeeze lime wedges over top.
Easy Sheet Pan Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw. Allrecipes
Cook’s Notes:
You can substitute any white, flaky fish like tilapia or grouper for the mahi mahi. Instead of using a coleslaw mix, you can slice your own cabbage.
If you want other veggies with the fish (like peppers and onions), add them to the sheet pan before adding the spice mixture.
Remove adobo pepper seeds for slightly less spicy taste.
Use either flour or corn tortillas. If you don’t have a gas stove to char the tortillas, you can use an outdoor grill or toast them in a toaster oven.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 637 | Calories |
| 36g | Fat |
| 46g | Carbs |
| 35g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 637 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 36g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 57% |
| Cholesterol 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium 1338mg | 58% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Protein 35g | 70% |
| Potassium 1037mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
