The Best Baked Cod Fish Tacos
I must admit, this is my FIRST time cooking fish on my own. Typically someone else (like my grandma) would cook it and I would enjoy it. With that being said, you can imagine that I did not figure out how to properly cook my cod for fish tacos until the third try, but hey, third time is always the charm.
This baked fish recipe is flavorful and easy to make. Seriously, I am no Alton Brown, but I think I have cooking and seasoning cod down to a science now.
What to ask your butcher
If you are buying fish from a grocery store butcher, chances are the fish has been frozen and is thawing while sitting in the case – unless otherwise noted. Be sure to ask the butcher how long the fish has been sitting out before you buy it. You definitely do not want to end up with bad fish when you get home. Of course, you can also buy frozen packages of fish (Kroger and Meijer typically offer good deals on it), just make sure that it is wild-caught.
Lets taco \’bout toppings
Fish tacos are all about the toppings! You can go simple or prepare a slaw for the top. The choice is yours.
My favorite fish taco toppings include:
Pineapple salsa
Mango + peach salsa
Coleslaw
Fresh lime juice
Pico de gallo
Guacamole
How long do you need to bake fish?
Bake time for fish varies depending on a few different things:
The type of fish
The weight of the fish
What you are baking the fish in
The oven temperature
The larger the filet of fish, the longer it will take to bake. For instance, I cooked 1 pound of fish at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and it took about 15 minutes.
What type of tortillas is best for fish tacos?
This is all about your preference. I personally prefer flour tortillas street taco size, but corn tortillas will work great as well.
Baked Cod Fish Tacos Details
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF
2. Cover a baking dish or cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil
3. Remove fish from the refrigerator and use a paper towel to blot the fish and remove excess moisture
4. Place the fish into the baking dish or onto the cookie sheet
5. Sprinkle both sides of the fish with cajun seasoning
6. Bake cod at 400ºF for 12-16 minutes – the bake time will vary based on the thickness of the fish
7. When fish is done, remove it from the oven. Fish is done when it flakes apart easily with a fork
8. Use two forks to carefully break the fish up into larger chunks
9. Assemble your tacos to your liking
10. Enjoy!
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