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Best Fish Taco Seasoning Recipe

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4.7 from 132 reviews
  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

This Best Fish Taco Seasoning recipe is a flavorful blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, perfectly seasoned to enhance the taste of white fish like tilapia, cod, or mahi mahi. Simply rub the seasoning onto the fish and bake it to tender, lightly browned perfection, making it ideal for delicious homemade fish tacos.

Ingredients

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Seasoning Mix

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (enough for 1 pound fish; increase as necessary)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

For the Fish

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi mahi; wild caught preferable)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Seasoning Mix: Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Mix well and store in a sealed container until ready to use. For larger batches, scale up ingredients accordingly; use 2 tablespoons of seasoning mix per 1 pound of fish.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the fish.
  3. Season the Fish: Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle kosher salt evenly over the fish and gently pat it in to adhere. Then apply the fish taco seasoning as a dry rub, covering the fish thoroughly and patting it in.
  4. Bake the Fish: Place the seasoned fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until the fish is tender and cooked through.
  5. Broil for Finish: After baking, switch the oven to broil. Broil the fish for an additional 2 minutes to lightly brown the top, giving it a slight crisp and enhanced flavor.

Notes

  • For a stronger flavor, increase the seasoning quantity proportionally to the amount of fish you are preparing.
  • Using wild caught white fish is preferable for the best taste and texture.
  • Ensure to pat the fish dry before seasoning to help the seasoning stick better and promote even cooking.
  • Serve the seasoned fish in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like slaw, avocado, and lime for classic fish tacos.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Fish taco seasoning, fish tacos, homemade seasoning, baked fish, easy fish recipe, healthy fish tacos, white fish seasoning

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