Cod Fish Tacos with mango guacamole is perfect for anyone who loves seafood and Mexican flavors. The tender and flaky cod is broiled to perfection, creating a juicy and flavorful filling for the tacos. The star of this recipe is the refreshing and fruity mango guacamole, which adds a tropical twist to the classic avocado dip. Serve these tacos with your favorite toppings, such as crispy cabbage and a squeeze of lime, and get ready for a fiesta of flavors in every bite!
The second you bite into a fish taco, you’ll know you made the right choice for dinner. The crispiness of the corn tortillas topped with the creamy gacu and broiled cod is sure to impress the whole family.
This is just one of the many quick and easy dinner recipes that we feature every week. If you are looking for delicious meals that don’t require hours in the kitchen, we suggest adding Brats in Air Fryer, Boiled Chicken Tenders, and Chicken Sausage Skillet to the menu rotation.
The Many Health Benefits of Omega-3s
Fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3’s are essential for brain health and some studies suggest they reduce the risk of heart disease.
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults consume at least 8 ounces of seafood per week. Aim for two 4-ounce servings of fish each week.
Working towards this goal, we decided to try our hands at these very tasty fish tacos. We are stoked to now share this delicious and kid-approved recipe with you!
This recipe is great for any night of the week or to feature on the weekend. You have the ability to serve the tacos all the same or let your family customize by setting up a bar of taco toppings.
You can bet on this recipe hitting the table for our next Taco Tuesday meal!
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cod ✅
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 mango, diced
- 1/4 cup Strawberry yogurt ✅
- 1/2 lime, juiced plus wedges for serving
- 1-2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped, plus additional for serving
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Preheat the broiler. Place fish fillets onto a baking sheet, and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven.
We made this easy fish taco recipe with Wild Pacific Cod, but you could use any white fish.
Broil
Broil for about 10 minutes, or until fish hits an internal temp of 145 degrees.
Place fish on the corn tortilla topped with guacamole. Top with additional lime juice and cilantro if desired.
Mango Guacamole
To make this sweet yet savory guacamole, mash the whole avocado along with the yogurt in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add in the cubed avocado, mango, lime juice, salt, cilantro, and pepper to taste. Mix with fork.
Not only is this avocado dip great for fish tacos but it can be paired with other proteins like chicken, steak or pork. It is also super simple for kids to make for an afterschool snack or to feature as an appetizer when entertaining.
Serving Suggestions
Cod tacos are delicious when paired with rice and beans or chips and salsa for a complete and nutritious meal. To offer more sides, consider these recipes:
- Gluten Free Spanish Rice
- Corn on the Cob
- Canned Corn Salad
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Gluten Free Crab Cakes
- Salmon Patties in Air Fryer
The addition of shredded cabbage on top adds the perfect touch of color to make this meal appealing to the whole family. Other cod taco toppings include Pico de Gallo, sour cream, jalapeno slices, diced tomatoes, black olives, shredded cheese or lettuce.
Storing Cod Fish Tacos
These fish tacos with cod are best stored in the fridge unassembled. This allows the cod to be reheated before placed on the tortillas and topped with desired toppings. Store all ingredients in separate covered containers.
- Cod: Baked cod can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Tortillas: Refer to the package of tortillas for storage instructions.
- Guacamole: Best when made fresh, guacamole can also be stored for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
Reheating Instructions
Microwave: Add cod to a microwave safe dish and heat in 20-second increments until hot.
Skillet: Place cod in a preheated skillet over low heat until heated through.
Substitutions & Variations
- Top fish tacos with shredded green and/or purple cabbage. A bag of precut coleslaw can also be used as slaw for fish tacos.
- Serve with a spinach base topped with the baked cod, the guacamole, then drizzled with lime juice.
- Swap the cod with mahi mahi, haddock or tilapia.
- Serve on corn or flour tortillas.
- Heat the tortillas over a low flame on a gas stovetop, crisp in a skillet with oil, or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 10-seconds. Heating prevents corn tortillas from breaking when folded.
- Swap Mexican rice for Instant Pot Wild Rice, Long Grain White Rice (Instant Pot), Jasmine Rice (Instant Pot), or Basmati Rice (Instant Pot).
- Store heated tortillas in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in tin foil until ready to serve.
- Purchase pre-made guacamole if in a pinch or you are unable to find ripe avocados.
- Drizzle with a dressing to elevate the flavor. We love a lemon dressing, especially when making grilled fish tacos.
- The yogurt helps to make the guacamole creamy and sweet but can be omitted as an ingredient or swapped with a plain yogurt if desired.
- Mix together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 1-2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning to create a creamy taco sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
We season with olive oil, salt and pepper for ease then let the lime juice flavors shine. You could also opt to use blackened seasoning, salad dressing, spices such as paprika, garlic powder and cumin, creamy slaw or a homemade taco seasoning for flavor.
Cod can be broiled, grilled or pan seared. Pick the cooking method that works best for you or try all to add variety to your meals. You can also swap the cod for another flaky white fish.
Nope! While white fish tends to be more accepted by kiddos because of the flaky texture and mild flavor, you could also make fish tacos with salmon or shrimp.
For broiling, you will want to use fresh or thawed cod. If frozen fish is all you have on hand, it can be cooked in the air fryer.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Line the baking sheet with tin foil or parchment paper to make clean up easier.
- Get your kitchen thermometer ready while the fish broils. After 10 minutes, use the thermometer to check the internal temp has reached 145 degrees. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the filet.
- Try a new taco topping on your cod fish taco.
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CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Cod Fish Tacos
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cod ✅
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 mango, diced
- 1/4 cup strawberry yogurt ✅
- 1 small lime, juiced plus wedges for serving
- 1-2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped, plus additional for serving
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1/2 cup red cabbage for serving optional
Instructions
- Prep the oven and the fish. Preheat the broiler. Place fish fillets onto a baking sheet, and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven.12 ounces cod, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- ⭐️Broil. Broil for about 10 minutes, or until fish hits an internal temp of 145 degrees.
- Prep the guacamole. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the whole avocado along with the yogurt. Add in the cubed avocado, mango, lime juice, salt, cilantro, and pepper to taste. Mix with fork.1 1/2 ripe avocados, diced, 1/2 mango, diced, 1/4 cup strawberry yogurt, 1 small lime, juiced plus wedges for serving, 1-2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped, plus additional for serving, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- Serve. Place fish on the corn tortilla topped with guacamole. Top with additional lime juice and cilantro if desired.
Notes
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- Top fish tacos with shredded green and/or purple cabbage. A bag of precut coleslaw can also be used as slaw for fish tacos.
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- Serve with a spinach base topped with the baked cod, the guacamole, then drizzled with lime juice.
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- Swap the cod with salmon, shrimp, mahi mahi or another white fish such as haddock or tilapia.
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- Serve on corn or flour tortillas.
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- Crisp the tortillas by heating over an open flame or placing into a preheated skillet.
- Swap Mexican rice for Instant Pot Wild Rice, Long Grain White Rice (Instant Pot), Jasmine Rice (Instant Pot), or Basmati Rice (Instant Pot).
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- Purchase pre-made guacamole if in a pinch or you are unable to find ripe avocados.
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- Drizzle with a dressing to elevate the flavor. We love a lemon dressing, especially when making grilled fish tacos.
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- The yogurt helps to make the guacamole creamy and sweet but can be omitted as an ingredient or swapped with a plain yogurt if desired.
Nutrition
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Kelli@hungryhobby says
I really like this plate! What a great addition of mango in the guacamole. It looks so tasty and your photos are really good :))
Create Kids Club says
Thanks, Kelli! The mango added just the right sweetness 🙂
Mary says
Those look amazing!!
EA The Spicy RD says
Such a creative recipe! I love the story behind it too, especially because I grew up 1 mile from UCSD, in the house my parents still live in 🙂 I can not wait to try this!!