Easy Broiler Fish Tacos

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner for summer time?  Look no further than these broiler fish tacos!  Made with just a few, real food ingredients, you’ll have a fun and delicious meal on the table in no time.

So, we are really, really into Mexican food at our house.  Everyone likes it.  It’s generally quick for a weeknight.  And then there’s guac.  Guac is life at our house.  Or maybe just a love language.  In either case, it means I win weeknight dinner if we have Mexican food.

Chicken and steak are the usual weeknight Mexican fare, I think, but fish is really fun and quick to make.  We are also big fish eaters at our house.  (Maybe because I feed my kids’ this stuff for their first non-breastmilk food.)  

These broiler fish tacos are nice and light and feel really summery and like a nice change of pace from the normal taco varieties.  Also, they’re ridiculously easy, and we generally need a 30-minute meal on weekdays.

Fish Taco FAQ’s…

1.  Is this meal gluten and dairy free?  What about Paleo?

Yes!  This meal is totally gluten free as long as you use corn tortillas.  Skip the cheese, and you’ve got a dairy free meal.  Use an almond flour tortilla (I love these) or a lettuce leaf to make this meal Paleo.  Totally easy to please several different diets here.

2.  What type of fish do you use for this recipe?

I use whatever type of fish I can find at Costco that’s wild-caught!  Generally I buy cod or mahi mahi, but you could use absolutely whatever you want!  I really try to stick with wild-caught fish since farmed fish is fed some questionable food (like corn!), and I don’t mind buying it frozen to help with cost.  Costco has big bags of individually vacuum sealed fillets, and it’s definitely the best price around for some quality fish.

3.  Can I use the grill instead?

Absolutely!  I use the broiler because it’s really quick for me (my husband is the family griller, and sometimes we eat before he gets home on a weeknight, or I’m making dinner while he’s working out).  You can totally use the grill though!  I would probably suggest going with Mahi Mahi for your fish since it’s a little bit more sturdy and will, hopefully, not fall apart all over the grill.  Fish is tricky on the grill if it doesn’t have skin, but it can be done!

4.  You said you’re into Mexican.  What other Mexican meals can I find here?

So glad you asked!  Check out some other Mexican recipes on my blog!

• For a fun spin on burrito bowls, try this Weeknight Mexican Skillet.
• For a Mexican-ish style brunch or breakfast for dinner, try this Avocado & Black Bean Frittata.
• For another weeknight dinner that also uses the broiler, try these Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas.
• Keep it light and summery with this Mexican Cobb Salad.
• And, of course, you’ll need lots of My Famous Guac.

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Broiler Fish Tacos

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner for a fun deviation from the standard chicken or beef taco. Whip these up in 30-minutes flat using real food ingredients!

Prep Time 17 minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Fish

• 4 fish fillets (cod or mahi mahi), thawed
• 1/2 t. smoked paprika
• 1/2 t. chili powder
• 1/2 t. cumin
• 1/4 t. cayenne pepper, optional
• 3/4 t. pink salt
• 1-2 T. avocado oil

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For the Slaw

• 1/2 head of green cabbage
• 1/2 medium red onion
• 1/2 lime
• 1 1/2 t. pink salt

For the Tacos & Toppings

• Tortillas (Corn, Small Flour, Almond Flour, or Lettuce)
• Guacamole
• Cotija or Pepper Jack Cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler on high. Place a rack 5-6 inches from the heat source.
2. Combine seasonings for fish: paprika, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
3. Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry. Lay on a broiler pan.
4. Coat both sides of the fish with the avocado oil and then sprinkle with the seasoning mix.
5. Place under the broiler for 7 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, make the cabbage slaw: dice the green cabbage and red onion and add to a bowl. Add the juice of 1/2 a lime and the salt. Stir to combine, and set aside.
7. Flip the fish and broil for an additional 5-7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through. (Broil times depend on the thickness of your fillets.)
8. Remove the fish to a plate and shred with two forks. Add the additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
9. Top tortillas with fish, slaw, guac, and cheese. Devour!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 364Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 1661mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 43g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate. I only post nutrition information because it helps Google find my site. However, I don't actually recommend counting calories or macros.