Spicy Baked Fish Tacos (30 minutes!)

I made this recipe last night – so simple and delicious, and my family loved it! I usually make beer-battered cod for fish tacos, but this was so quick and easy, as well as much healthier due to considerably less oil, this will now be my go-to recipe for fish tacos. This will definitely go into our regular meal rotation. Thanks for the awesome recipe!

I liked this recipe! It has al the seasonings I usually use for tacos. I paired it with a really simple purple cabbage vinegar slaw and some crema and more fresh lime and was asked to make it again soon. I would cut the cumin level by about 25%. I went a little light as it was but felt it was still overpowering. I also used chipotle chili instead of regular chili powder and it was a nice little bit of extra heat.

This is my first time making something not vegan from this site. These tacos were easy and DELICIOUS. Could be made even better if you plan in advance for toppings, but I last minute whipped up a cashew based chipotle sauce, smashed some avocado, and chopped a tomato. I would have loved either some cabbage/slaw or some pickled veggies but these were a hit and I will definitely be making them again! Used halibut.

Overall a delicious, easy, and quick recipe to bring together for a ‘taco Tuesday’ night. I used wild-caught cod and opted to include the cornmeal mentioned in the ingredients. I made a simple cabbage slaw and guacamole to go with the tacos, and I’m glad I did. I found the amount of spices a bit much, especially the salt (1/2 tsp.) That may have been in part because of my chili powder (I normally buy salt-free but I think the store was out of it when I bought this pack), but I just wanted to chime in so that folks thinking about making this can consider the spice level and adjust accordingly if they feel inclined.

Favorite family recipe!
We love the easiness and deliciousness of this recipe!

Magnificent!! And so easy. Thank you very much as always for a new fave recipe.

I used fresh tilapia and the optional cornmeal, no cayenne. Plenty of tasty spice! My family really likes these fish tacos and they come together quickly! Thanks, Dana!

Just made this for dinner and it was so good! Super easy, I had most of the ingredients on hand which made it easy. I bought corn tortillas, but I’d love to try and make them next time. I made a homemade guac to put on top. Simple, yet packed with flavour!

I feel like I’ve commented on this terrific recipe in the past but perhaps it was just me sharing it in the Slack channel at work for everyone else to enjoy. This is a very easy, very well recieved, very tasty recipe. Love it! I’ve done it will halibut and with cod and will continue using this for tacos. Thanks so much.

This fish recipe turned out amazing! My new go to, flavorful and tender (I used cornmeal as recommended) – TRY this you won’t be disappointed.

Sooo..I know I just commented below with a question about sauces, but I really wanted to make these tonight, so went for it! Caught the fish counter too late, so had to go with frozen rockfish. It worked!! So freaking delicious. I served mine with homemade keto tortillas, avocado, fresh tomato, cilantro, a vegan, cashew free aoli, cabbage and carrot slaw. I couldn’t come up with a good side dish idea, so just bulked up my tacos. This recipe made 7 servings (2 tacos each for me and my companion then 3 serves for enjoy during the week). I too, appreciate the expanded variety in recipes. Like a couple other commenters, for health reasons, it was necessary for me to move beyond 100 percent plant based.

Love this recipe! I used haddock as my white fish and baked in the cast iron. Worked great! Added hot sauce since I didn’t have any cayenne for the extra kick. Served with the aioli (not vegan– sorry!), cabbage, cilantro, and the quick pickled onion recipe of yours. I’ve become quite the quick-pickler. Definitely recommend for that extra crunch that makes all the difference!

I subbed shrimp instead of fish and these turned out amazingly. Each bite had the perfect amount of seasoning and spice – and really balanced with the garlic guacamole, a few slivers of the quick pickled red onion and a spring of cilantro. Would make this again in a heartbeat.

I’ve made this a couple of times….SO good. Once I served with a taco sauce of vegan sour cream, vegan mayo, lime, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and sriracha. Another time with this slaw: apple cider vinegar, chili sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, ground pepper, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrot, green onions, chopped cilantro. I used cod, which was the perfect light tasting fish and which holds together well when baked.

Super tasty! Used GF flour instead of cornmeal and cod still got nice and crispy on the outside. Will make these again for sure. Thanks for sharing.

I made this with halibut and used your sauce recipe for grilled corn with sriracha aioli plus your recipe for perfect gilled corn salsa. Fantastic! When I catch my wife sneaking tidbits of the crispy fish between courses … well … you know it’s good.

So delicious and SO easy!! I added some Dino kale massaged with lime, chili powder, and salt (like your recent broccoli bowl recipe)!

So delicious! So easy! I made these with mahi-mahi and served them with garlicky guacamole. I imagine they would be wonderful with halibut (my favorite). My husband and daughters found the spice level on point. I will definitely be making these again! Thank you for another wonderful recipe.

Absolutely delicious! Probably the best fish tacos I’ve made so far! These will definitely be on our rotation. Thank you Dana!

We made this with wild salmon and it was delicious! The spices were perfect, especially for those like me who want to drown out the fish taste!!

Thank you for posting fish recipes… I transitioned away from veganism at the same time you did (due to health problems), so I’m grateful you are posting these kind of recipes. Sorry about the haters!

So easy to make and soooooo yummy. I didn’t have chili powder so I used regular paprika instead, in addition to smoked paprika. The cornmeal adds a really nice crunch. Will definitely be making these again!

This was delicious and SO easy to prepare. I will definitely make again. I served the fish with farro and corn on the cob. Your recipes are always reliable and most importantly, accurate! Thank you!

These were so easy to make and delicious! I wouldn’t change a thing :)

I made it tonight and it was wonderful and delicious. I don’t have the ingredients for the sauce so I mixed mayonnaise and sriracha. thanks for the recipe and I like using the stuff I already have except the Alaska wild caught cod.

I absolutely lived this recipe. Easy to make and so so yummy. I have cancer Nd trying to eat more fish and veggies. It would be great if you have a white fish sandwich recipe and more fish recipes in general. I bought your book and it has been so very helpful. Thank you!

Best recipe for fish tacos! My husband almost ate the whole pan. I baked half the cod with just the spices and rest coated with cornmeal just to see the difference in taste!! So yumm! Thank you.

Made and loved this dish! We found it to be a bit too salty, but was otherwise delicious!

I’ve been craving fish tacos for a while, so I tried this recipe today. It was fantastic, and the whole family enjoyed! I’d only add slightly less salt next time -but that’s just me.

Since it’s hard to find the fish mentioned above fresh in Greece, I tried greater amberjack and it turned out delicious. Thanks for this!

5 stars! This was one of the easiest and most tastiest dishes I’ve ever made. I added the cornmeal, and ended up serving it with chipotle aioli. :)
I look forward to making this again. Thanks so much for the recipe!!

I made this tonight for dinner and it was absolutely delicious! I’d say the spicy chipotle aioli is an absolute must and shouldn’t be missed. I also made a guac and a cilantro lime slaw with cabbage and carrots for an added crunch. It truly was completed in 30 minutes, which is always a huge bonus. My kids, husband and I all loved it.

I made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious! I omitted the cayenne pepper and added gf bread crumbs to the mix, mixed the spices and bread crumbs in a bowl, and then rolled the fish in the mixture. I also flipped the fish halfway through cooking so that both sides had a chance to crisp. They were very satisfying and because they were baked, it cut the oil substantially. Thanks for another great recipe!

We loved these Spicy Baked Fish Tacos! !!! Instead of baking them we cooked them on the grill. We added the cornmeal which added a bit of a crunch. Next time we make them I will try making my own tortillas with your recipe.

These were so easy to make! We got Alaskan halibut from our local fish store and these came together in less than 30 minutes.

We were lucky enough to has masa and made home made tortillas. This meal was the highlight of our weekend! I can’t recommend it enough!