Weeknight Fish Tacos

What’s that? Did someone say they are tired of the same old weeknight routine, cooking the same old things? ? It could have been the voices inside my own head, but I know I am not alone! When I hear that little battle cry from deep within my brain, I know it is time to combat the situation with Weeknight Fish Tacos. This quick and easy dinner is full of new flavors,
feeds a picky family, and is a great way to switch up the weeknight routine.
I am always looking for a forgiving meal that I can prepare in stages and allows me to multi-task as it comes together. First season the fish and bake it for 20 min. This allows time to prep the other parts of the meal, or put a baby to bed, or have a minute to yourself. The only other steps are mixing up the coleslaw and chopping a few things for the mango salsa. I buy a coleslaw mix, and you can skip the whole salsa-prep step if you buy store bought! I can get Weeknight Fish Tacos on the table in 30 minutes, and usually accomplish an additional task or two at the same time.

Weeknight Fish Tacos are my go-to meal for any Monday-Friday dinner, and are also suitable for company. Whenever things get busy, and my head starts spinning, I know it is time to add this one to the menu. But don’t wait until you start hearing voices in your own head. Give yourself a break and make Weeknight Fish Tacos this week!


Weeknight Fish Tacos are the go-to meal for when the week gets crazy, and you're sick of the slapping the same old dinner on the table.
- 1 1/2 T olive oil
- 1/2 t cumin
- 1/4 t chili powder
- 1/4 t garlic powder
- 1/4 t onion powder
- 1/8 t salt
- 1 lb white fish, such as cod
- 1-2 avocado(s), sliced
- flour or corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 c chopped mango
- 1/2 c chopped red pepper
- 1 lime juiced
- zest of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 t sugar
- 1 T minced onion
- 2 T cilantro
- 2 c prepared coleslaw mix
- 1/4 c mayo, or to taste
- salt and pepper
- a little lime juice or zest left from salsa
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Preheat the oven to 350. Place the fish in a baking dish with parchment paper. Brush the olive oil on the fish. Sprinkle the seasonings evenly over the fish. Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
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While the fish is cooking, combine all of the salsa ingredients and refrigerate to let the flavors blend. Taste and adjust seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Prepare the coleslaw by mixing ingredients together. Taste and adjust seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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When the fish is cooked, use a fork to break it into taco sized pieces.
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Place a tortilla on a plate. First spread coleslaw, then the fish, and top with mango salsa. Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice, cilantro, and sliced avocado.
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