If you're thinking of making fish tacos for your next Taco Tuesday then you're in for a treat! Fish tacos are one of the easiest types of tacos to put together: all you need is a nice piece of fish, some tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings. But what is the best type of fish to use for fish tacos? The good news is that you can actually make them with just about any fish you like! So whether you prefer salmon; a white fish like haddock, cod, or grouper; or something more dense like swordfish or sea bass, you can't go wrong.
The easiest way to make fish tacos is to season your favorite fish fillets (like salmon, swordfish, or tilapia) with a little salt and pepper or taco seasoning, then sear or grill the fish to your desired doneness. Fill warmed corn or flour tortillas with the fish and top with your favorite taco toppings. Cilantro, pickled onions, cabbage, and guacamole are great choices!
So, what's the best fish for fish tacos?
If you want to make fried fish tacos then we recommend using a bit of a firmer fish. Try cod, mahi mahi, grouper or sea bass for fish tacos and be sure to season the batter well—that's where most of the flavor will come from. Try your fried fish tacos topped with chipotle mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, or chopped fresh onion and cilantro.
If you're looking for more delicious fish recipes then try some of our favorites here—you could put the fish portion from any of these recipes in a taco, like this easy blackened salmon with edamame, fish and chips salad, or chipotle caesar salad with grilled salmon. Once you have your taco recipe picked out, shake up a spicy jalapeño margarita to go with it and round out your meal with some Mexican street corn, Instant Pot refried beans, and a tres leches cake for dessert. Get ready to have the best Tex-Mex spread ever!
