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Spicy Fish tacos that are healthy and ready in about 20 minutes, the best fish taco recipe with pineapple slaw

Spicy Fish Tacos

These easy fish tacos are sweet and spicy and pack a ton of flavor for anybody looking to make a dinner recipe to wow their friends and family! Best of all they don't take too long to cook!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 6 tilapia filets, rinsed and patted dry

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • Cover a baking pan with parchment paper
  • Lay the tilapia on the baking pan
  • In a small bowl, mix the seasonings together (not the oil)
  • Sprinkle the seasonings over the fish
  • Drizzle the oil on top
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until flaky

Notes

Pineapple Slaw
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 3/4 cup chopped canned pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
Directions:
In a large bowl mix the mayo, salt, sugar, vinegar, and milk together. Stir in the pineapple, green onion, and poppyseeds. Add the red cabbage and toss to coat.
Chill until ready to serve.
Avocado Crema
  • 1/4 cup mashed avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Stir ingredients together. Chill until ready to use.
To Make The Tacos
Grill 6 inch flour tortillas. Fill with seasoned fish, and slaw. Top with avocado crema.
Add your favorite taco ingredients, if desired.