Healthy Keto Fish Tacos
These Healthy Keto Fish Tacos are a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional fish tacos. Made with fresh white fish, vibrant vegetables, and keto-friendly taco shells, they are packed with flavor and nutrients. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Fish:
- 1 lb white fish fillets cod, tilapia, or halibut
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime juiced
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
For the Keto Tacos:
- For the Keto Tacos:
Instructions
Prepare the Fish:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the fish fillets with the olive oil mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Place the fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the baked fish.
Prepare the Toppings:
- While the fish is baking, prepare the toppings.
- Thinly slice the purple cabbage and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Dice the avocado and finely chop the red onion.
- Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the keto-friendly taco shells according to package instructions.
- Break the baked fish into bite-sized pieces.
- Fill each taco shell with a portion of fish.
- Top with purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve and Enjoy:
Frequently Asked Questions About Fish Tacos
A firm white fish that holds together in a pan — cod, mahi mahi, halibut or tilapia all work. Delicate fish like sole falls apart when you turn it. Cod is the usual choice for the balance of price and texture.
Pat it dry, get the pan properly hot before the fish goes in, and turn it only once. Moving it repeatedly is what breaks it up. Cut into large pieces and flake it after cooking rather than before.
These are, at 227 calories a serving. Fish tacos become unhealthy when the fish is battered and deep fried and the sauce is mayonnaise based. Grilled or pan-seared fish with a yogurt-based sauce keeps them light.
