Street Corn Fish Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these vibrant fish tacos. Featuring zesty, charred street corn and perfectly flaky cod, this is the ultimate speedy Mexican-inspired feast.
If you're hunting for a dinner that feels like a celebration, these fish tacos are the answer. Inspired by classic Mexican "elote" (street corn), the topping adds a brilliant, smoky crunch that balances beautifully with tender white fish and cool, buttery avocado slices.
These are arguably the quickest tacos you'll ever assemble, making them an ideal choice for busy evenings when you still want bold, exciting flavours. Get ready to transform your regular taco Tuesday into something truly special.
The Ingredients
- ✔500g cod fillets, cut into thick strips
- ✔3 tbsp olive oil & 1 tbsp butter
- ✔Spices: 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic granules, ½ tsp hot chilli powder
- ✔1 can (200g) sweetcorn
- ✔100g crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- ✔Fresh coriander, lime juice & 2 avocados
- ✔8–12 mini tortilla wraps
The Instructions
Season & Cook Fish: Toss the cod strips with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic granules, chilli powder, and lime juice. Air fry at 220°C for 7–8 minutes until golden and opaque. (Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 10–12 minutes).
Char & Toast: Heat two pans. Char the corn in one pan for 2–3 minutes before stirring in the butter. In the second pan, lightly warm your tortillas.
Assemble Elote: Mix the charred corn with feta/cotija, chopped coriander, lime juice, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Serve: Load each tortilla with avocado slices, crispy fish, and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture. Drizzle with any remaining seasoning juices from the fish pan.
Recipe Dietary Alignment
To help you easily cross-reference your specific wellness plans, here is how this dish aligns with common cooking frameworks:
Quick Swaps
No cod? Any firm white fish will work beautifully. For a vegetarian twist, simply swap the fish for thick halloumi sticks—air fry them using the exact same spice rub for a salty, squeaky, delicious alternative!
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