Grilled Cod Tacos
Grilled cod tacos hit the sweet spot between fast weeknight dinner and summer cookout food. You get flaky fish with charred edges, warm corn tortillas, creamy avocado, and a bright finish from lime and cilantro.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 221kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillet
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 corn tortillas
Toppings
- ⅓ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 small jalapeno sliced
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 small lime wedged
- hot sauce of choice, optional
Instructions
- Pat fish dry with paper towels. Season with taco seasoning. Set aside.
- Heat your gas grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. Use a small amount of olive oil to grease the grates or grill pan.
- Place fish piece(s) on the grill or indoor grill pan. Cook until the fish releases easily from the grill, about 2-3 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip over and repeat until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes more.
- Warm corn tortillas until pliable with light char spots over an open flame, on the grill, or in a dry skillet. Keep warm wrapped in a towel or tortilla warmer.
Toppings
- In a small bowl, mash avocado into large chunks. Spread a small amount onto grilled or warmed tortillas and top with fish.
- Drizzle with a little lime juice, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, some sliced jalapenos, and snipped cilantro (if using). Serve immediately with extra hot sauce and crunchy tortilla chips.
Notes
Tips for storing
- Store cooked cod in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Store tortillas separately in a sealed bag so they stay soft.
- Store toppings separately. Avocado browns fast once cut.
- For avocado, press plastic wrap directly on the surface, then refrigerate.
- Reheat cod gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a small splash of water, then cover.
- Skip microwaving if you want better texture. Fish turns rubbery fast in a microwave.
- Build tacos right before eating for the best tortillas and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
