Fish Tacos with Cucumber Salsa

Dive into a burst of fresh and zesty flavor with these irresistible Fish Tacos with Cucumber Salsa! Flaky, perfectly seasoned white fish is the star of this crowd-pleasing dish, enhanced with a smoky spice blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Topped with a refreshing cucumber salsa—featuring crisp diced cucumber, juicy tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a hint of cilantro—these tacos hit all the right notes. A creamy, tangy sour cream drizzle adds the perfect finishing touch, while warm corn tortillas make for the ideal handheld experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, these tacos are a vibrant, healthy, and satisfying option for taco night or a quick weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces White fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 pieces Corn tortillas
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 piece Jalapeño (finely minced, optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
• 4 pieces Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven or grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Brush both sides of the fish fillets with olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the fish.

Step 4

Place the seasoned fish onto a greased baking sheet or directly on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and let rest for a minute before flaking into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

While the fish is cooking, prepare the cucumber salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño (if using). Mix well and set aside.

Step 6

Warm the corn tortillas by heating them in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side until pliable.

Step 7

In another small bowl, combine the sour cream and hot sauce (if using) to make a tangy drizzle for the tacos.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos: Place a few pieces of fish onto each tortilla, top with a generous spoonful of cucumber salsa, and drizzle with the sour cream mixture.

Step 9

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra squeeze of freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1647.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1872.6

Total Fat 68.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 257.5mg	0%
Sodium 2961.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 113.3g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 585.9mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 3144.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.8%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 44.9%