Fish Tacos Recipe

Recipe Ingredients

Just looking at the ingredients needed, I can’t help but feel happy. I love all the bright, fresh colors and flavors of these fish tacos. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredient amounts.

PINEAPPLE

• Pineapple – Use a ripe, sweet pineapple for the best flavor.
• Jalapeno – Adjust the amount of jalapeno depending on how much heat you like.
• Avocado oil – Or substitute olive oil.
• Salt – Just a little bit for seasoning.
• Cilantro – For fresh, herby flavor.

FISH

• Fish – Use firm-fleshed white fillets, such as cod, tilapia, or halibut.
• Salt
• Lime juice – To brighten up the fish tacos flavor.
• Avocado oil – Or use olive oil.
• Garlic – For a simple punch of flavor.
• Dried oregano – This adds a lovely flavor, so easy!

TACOS

• Tortillas – Use your favorite tortillas for these tacos.
• Cabbage – Red cabbage is so pretty, but you can use green if you like. You can thinly slice or shred the cabbage on your own, or grab a bag of pre-shredded cabbage.
• Avocado – For creamy flavor and texture.
• Lime – I love to squeeze a fresh lime wedge over my tacos. How about you?!

What Type Of Fish Is Best For Fish Tacos?

When making fish tacos, use a mild, firm, white-fleshed fish such as cod, tilapia, or halibut. You can use fresh or frozen fish, just make sure it’s of high quality and very fresh. If you use frozen fish, make sure to defrost it completely in the fridge before you begin to make the recipe.

How to Make Fish Tacos with Roasted Pineapple

You will be amazed at how easy it is to bake the fish for these tacos. A simple foil packet method turns out fish that’s beautiful moist, tender, and flaky. Plus, I adore the roasted pineapple!

Here’s how to make this fish tacos recipe!

• Roast the pineapple. Toss the chopped pineapple with jalapeno, oil, and salt. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, setting a timer.
• Create fish packet. Place fish fillets on foil and season with salt. Stir together lime juice, oil, garlic, and oregano, and spoon over the fish. Fold the foil up over the fish and pinch to create a sealed packet; place on a second baking sheet.
• Add fish packet to oven. When the timer goes off, stir the pineapple and then place the baking sheet with fish packet in the oven. Set timer for 10 minutes more.
• Serve tacos. Transfer roasted pineapple to a bowl and stir in cilantro. Break fish into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with a bit more salt. Serve pineapple and fish with warmed tortillas and any garnishes and sauces that you like.

Tips for Success + Variations

Here are a few simple tips and some ideas for changing things up!

• Use the freshest ingredients. This recipe is super simple and relies on the ingredients being super fresh. Be sure to use the freshest fish, pineapple, and veggies you can find.
• Spicy or not. It’s easy to adjust the amount of heat. Like it spicy? Add more jalapeño and a drizzle of hot sauce over each taco just before serving. Prefer it milder? Use less jalapeno or omit it completely – the tacos will still be super flavorful.
• Use bell pepper. If you don’t like jalapeno peppers or any kind of hot pepper, add some minced fresh bell pepper. Green or red ones would offer a pretty contrast, too!
• Use pineapple salsa. Instead of making roasted pineapple, make fresh pineapple salsa. This recipe always gets rave reviews!
• Make shrimp tacos. You can use this same general method to make shrimp tacos instead. Swap the fish for grilled or stove-top cooked shrimp, keeping the rest of the method the same.
• Char the tortillas. This little extra step is worth it, and takes very little time. If you have a gas stove or grill, toast the tortillas over the flame until they’re warmed and charred to your liking. Or, place the tortillas in a hot skillet and toast them.

Serving Suggestions

You can keep this fish tacos meal super simple, or add some fun toppings and sides. Here are a few ideas:

• Add guac. My creamy classic guacamole is always a favorite, and could be used instead of the fresh avocado.
• Try a different salsa. Or make watermelon salsa, restaurant style salsa or pico de gallo to add to these tacos.
• Add some pickled goodness. Pickled red onions are a TOP topping for me. Also try pickled jalapenos.
• Hot sauce, anyone? Dash on your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.
• Add a creamy sauce, YUM! My shrimp dipping sauce is super versatile, and make for an easy fish taco sauce, too!
• Cheese. Salty cotija cheese crumbles are delicious sprinkled over fish tacos. Or go with shredded jack cheese.
• Add a creamy slaw. My lightly creamy jalapeno coleslaw is PERFECTION with these tacos. Either offer it instead of the fresh cabbage or serve it as a side dish with the tacos. If you don’t like heat, go with my classic creamy coleslaw instead.
• Drinks. Fish tacos practically beg to be served with margaritas! You can go classic with my classic margarita recipe and tips, or go fruity, with a watermelon margarita, a blueberry margarita, or a strawberry margarita. You really canNOT go wrong!

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