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Baked Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw

By the Healthy Plate team

Fish Tacos

Fish tacos are a Mexican coastal favourite. Instead of frying, we season and bake the fish, then tuck it into small corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and yogurt sauce.

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What makes it different

  • Baked fish, not fried
  • Corn tortillas are lighter than flour
  • Yogurt sauce instead of mayo

Fish Tacos

15 minPrep
15 minBake
4Servings
350kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g white fish
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • ¼ red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • Limes
  • 1 tsp cumin, paprika and chilli
  • Coriander and avocado

Method

  1. Season fish with spices and lime; bake 12–15 minutes at 200°C.
  2. Toss cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix yogurt with lime and coriander for the sauce.
  4. Warm tortillas and fill with fish, slaw and sauce.
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Tip

Warm tortillas in a dry pan 30 seconds per side so they don't crack.

Lime yogurt sauce

A cup of Greek yogurt with lime juice, coriander, garlic and a pinch of cumin. It replaces mayo and sour cream with fewer calories and more protein.

Frequently asked questions

Best fish for tacos?

Firm white fish like hammour, sea bass or tilapia.

Are corn tortillas halal?

Yes — corn, water and salt. Just check the label for animal lard.

Can I use prawns?

Sure — they bake in 6–8 minutes.

⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.