Simple Low Carb Fish Tacos

This simple Fish Taco Recipe packs a punch. It only takes a few minutes to get this dinner on the table. Perfect for weeknights. You can cook the fish in your air fryer or on a cast iron skillet.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Keto, Mexican

Keyword 30 minute meals, fish, gluten free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 427kcal

Author Brandy

Equipment

Ingredients

Avocado Salsa

1 bunch cilantro * or parsley if you are adverse to cilantro
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes *to taste
Salt + pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lime *juiced
1 Avocado *pitted

Fish

4 cod fillets (About one pound) * Skinless - any white fish like Mahi Mahi, tilapia, etc. Diced into bite sized pieces.
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt + pepper to taste ½ tsp each is what we use.

Optional Toppings

green onions
jalapenos
cheese
sour cream
Shredded Cabbage

Instructions

Put all of the salsa ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. Chill until your tacos are ready. This sauce can last in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
Dice fish fillets. In a bowl, add the fish and spices. Stir to coat evenly.

Air Fryer Method

Pre-heat air fryer to 400°F or 204°C and set for 8 minutes. Lightly spritz fish with olive oil. Stir fish halfway through to cook evenly. The fish should be opaque and lightly browned in some places.

Frying Pan Method

Fry on medium/high with a dollop of oil oil for 6-8 minutes or until opaque and easily flakes with a fork.

Serving

Serve with avocado salsa, and your choice of toppings such as warm low carb tortillas, lettuce leaves or in a taco bowl.

Notes

The nutrition values for this recipe were calculated using making 4 servings of the avocado salsa and the fish.

The addition of other toppings or low carb tortillas was not calculated because my wizard hat is in the shop for repairs and I'm not sure what you like on your tacos. Cheers!

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