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The Best Cod Fish Tacos Recipe

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These Best Cod Fish Tacos feature marinated, seared cod fillets topped with a creamy yogurt-mayo sauce and fresh slaw, all served on charred corn tortillas for a delicious and vibrant meal.

Ingredients

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Fish and Marinade

  • 1 lb skinless cod fillet
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt to taste

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste

Slaw

  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 tbsp jalapenos, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Others

  • 6–8 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Marinate the fish: To marinate the fish, combine oil, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt. Add the fish fillet and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the sauce: Meanwhile make the sauce by combining the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and salt. Mix them until creamy and smooth and set aside.
  3. Prepare the slaw: Combine the “to make slaw” ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  4. Cook the fish: Heat a skillet and place the marinated fish. Sear the fish and cook for 3-5 minutes until the fish is completely done. Remove the fish fillets to a plate and break them into chunks.
  5. Assemble tortillas: To assemble the tortillas; char the corn tortillas on an open flame. Place the tortilla on a plate, add some chunks of fish, add a tablespoon of slaw and drizzle the prepared sauce on top.
  6. Garnish and serve: Garnish with jalapenos and cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  • Char the tortillas on an open flame for authentic flavor.
  • Breaking the cooked fish into chunks makes it easier to assemble tacos evenly.

Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/the-best-cod-fish-tacos-recipe/