Gluten Free Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

If you love fish tacos and want a healthier twist on them, then you are going to want to make this Gluten Free Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema Recipe right away!

Gluten Free Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

Y’all, the cilantro lime crema takes these fish tacos to the next level! I had always put my homemade ranch dressing on fish tacos (which is amazing by the way), but then I got the urge to make a cilantro lime crema, and now I can’t go back!

So let’s get into this recipe so you can start cooking!

What ingredients you need to make fish tacos with cilantro lime crema:

• Cod fish fillets (frozen or fresh)
• Old bay seasoning
• Light sour cream
• Avocado oil mayo (or your favorite mayo)
• Salt
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime juice
• Cabbage slaw
• Tortillas

More about the ingredients:

Cod: I keep my freezer stocked with frozen cod fillets just so I can make fish tacos on busy weeknighst. They can go directly from the freezer to the oven, cutting out any prep work.

Cilantro: I usually used dried herbs in my recipes, but this particular recipe needs FRESH cilantro, so I don’t recommend substituting with dried cilantro as the flavor will be different. BUT, I also understand that some people don’t want to spend money on fresh herbs, so if you are going to use dried cilantro (which I don’t recommend), you’ll want to only use 2 teaspoons instead of ¼ cup.

Cabbage slaw: You can shred your own cabbage if you want to, but I like taking time-saving shortcuts in my kitchen, so I usually just buy a bag of cabbage slaw for convenience. 

Tortillas: You can use any tortilla you like for this recipe. My favorite gluten free tortillas are Siete Almond Flour tortillas.

How to make gluten free fish tacos with cilantro lime sauce:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Place cod fillets (fresh or frozen) on greased baking sheet and season generously with Old Bay seasoning
3. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (frozen fish takes closer to 30 minutes to cook)
4. While fish bakes, make the cilantro lime sauce by adding sour cream, mayo, salt, fresh cilantro, and lime juice to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy
5. Warm tortillas in the oven at 350°F for 1 minute
6. Top tortillas with crumbled pieces of baked cod and cabbage slaw
7. Then add the delicious cilantro lime crema sauce and serve!

Can I air fry frozen cod?

Yes, absolutely! I love cooking cod in the air fryer. 

Add frozen cod fillets to air fryer, spray with oil (avocado or olive oil) and season liberally with Old Bay seasoning. Cook for 12 minutes at 350°F. Flip, spray with oil, season with more Old Bay, and cook another 12 minutes at 350°F. Cod fish will be opaque and flake easily with a fork when it’s done.

What if I don’t like cod?

You can use any white flaky fish for this Gluten Free Fish Taco recipe. Red snapper and tilapia are great options.

The reason I choose cod fillets for this recipe is because they are usually cheaper than other types of fish. They have a mild, neutral flavor. They are high in protein, low in fat, and an excellent source of vitamin B12.

More easy weeknight meals you will enjoy:

Gluten Free Bang Bang Shrimp

Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts 

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers, and Onions (Ready in less than 30 minutes)