These fresh and flavorful baked fish tacos with mango salsa are made with broiled tilapia and topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa.
I don’t know what it is about tacos but they just seem to make everyone happy. Even though my husband isn’t a huge fan of Mexican food, we now officially out-rank him 3:1 so taco night is a regular occurrence around here these days.
Lucky for me, my boys love seafood of all kinds so we created these quick and easy fish tacos topped with a fresh mango salsa. If you’ve never tried preparing seafood at home or are slightly intimated by the cooking process, I urge you to reconsider. Fish beyond a number of health benefits, is versatile, protein-packed, low in calorie and extremely fast-cooking.
We happened to pair tilapia with the Cajun seasoning but this fresh mango salsa would be equally delicious on top of salmon, shrimp or even swordfish. Serve with warmed corn tortillas and fresh lime wedges and taco night is in the books.
No forks required.
Baked Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pound tilapia (or any firm white fish seasoned with 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon salt)
Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango (peeled and diced)
- ½ cup cilantro (minced)
- ½ cup red onion (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
- 1 minced jalapeno (remove seeds and stem for mild salsa)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Pre-heat broiler on high. Line a broiler pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange prepared fish filets in a single layer and broil until fish is golden brown the flakes easily with a fork, about 6-8 minutes.
- While the fish is broiling, prepare mango salsa by tossing together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the fish from the broiler pan to a plate and flake into bite-sized pieces with a fork.
- To prepare the corn tortillas, heat canola oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick pan. Using tongs, quickly toss the tortillas in the warm oil about 30-60 seconds per side and move to a plate lined with a towel. Cover the tortillas to keep warm and continue until you heat all 12 tortillas.
- Divide the fish between the tortillas and top with mango salsa to serve.
This is my favorite fish taco recipe. Also love the mango salsa. I used frozen mango for the simplicity in preparation.
Thank you so much!!!! Appreciate it!
I made these last night for dinner- they were wonderful! I added a little bit of avocado to the salsa just to offset the heat from the jalapeño. Yum!
I used cod instead of catfish and had my friendly Kroger associate season them and wrap them up in the baking packet. It was so easy to use I will definitely return!
Thank you!
Oh I’m so thrilled to hear that Amy!!! Let me know if you try any other recipes of mine!!
Delicious tacos. I loved the flavor and crispness of the fish, also you dont make a mess since you broil it, and it cooks fast. I didnt find mangoes and used avocados instead, perfect flavor. Thank you for sharing this recipe :)
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!! Great idea to use avocados instead!!
Fish tacos are such a favorite of mine – and I love them with mango salsa!!
Whenever I make them I ask myself why I don’t make them more often!! Thanks Susan!
My biggest challenge is finding recipes for fish and seafood that my kids will eat. I’ll eat it all! These fish tacos look fabulous!
I feel like putting anything in a taco helps a kid eat it – haha!
The mango salsa with those Cajun seasonings you can just call me a happy camper, I’ll eat this everyday!!
haha – right??
I love that you officially out rank Rich in the taco department, ha ha! that made me smile :) I love fish tacos so much, and fish tacos are my favorite! I tend to buy more frozen fish these days because it is so hard to find good fresh where I live (I know.), need to add it into the rotation more regularly. That mango salsa and cajun seasoning is on point! Delicious!
hahah I am so glad we do!! My kids literally LOVE tacos so he can’t even deny us anymore hahaha! I still can’t believe you can’t find fresh fish easily – and here I always had fish envy of you!!
Tacos make everyone happy around here, too! Can’t wait to try this awesome recipe for a little something different!
I hope you love it Cathy!
I looove fish tacos, and love having homemade mango salsa around, too. I’ll have to make these – my husband doesn’t eat fish and he doesn’t love tacos, so I’m saving this for a night he’s not home! ;)
Honestly I wanted to eat the mango salsa with a giant spoon it was so good!
Looks soooo good! How I love fish tacos and mango salsa!
Thank you so much Marsha!!
hey girl This looks amazing! I love fish tacos!
Thank you lady!
I would have one of these right now (minus the fish) ♥
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I had my first fish taco about 2 years ago and I fell in love with them because they had a mango salsa on them! Oh my gosh, I had no idea that Kroger did that! We don’t have a Kroger here but we have one about 45 minutes away! I’ve got to go check that out!
YES!!! Fresh mango salsa really makes everything better!
What a light, bright, inviting plate! I want it, and NOW! And I love the idea of getting whatever fish you want and they will season it and pack it for you. That’s smart, and so helpful for many people.
Aww thank you so much!!! Light, bright and inviting <-- my goal in life!! :)
Dear Liz, these tacos look fantastic! I love the fresh mango salsa…what a flavorful meal. These would be a hit with my family. xo, Catherine
Thank you so much Catherine!! I hope you’re doing well!