Craving a quick, delicious meal that'll transport your taste buds to a beachy Mexican cantina without hours of prep? Get ready to discover the ultimate weeknight dinner hack: Easy Fish Stick Tacos! These mouthwatering tacos transform humble frozen fish sticks into a restaurant-worthy meal that'll have your family begging for seconds. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a crispy, zesty feast that proves gourmet doesn't have to mean complicated!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen fish sticks
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the fish stick package instructions, typically around 425°F (218°C).
- Arrange frozen fish sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Bake fish sticks for 12-15 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- While fish sticks are baking, prepare the lime crema by mixing mayonnaise with fresh lime juice, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel and heating in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Chop lettuce and dice tomatoes, setting them aside for taco assembly.
- Once fish sticks are done, remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by placing 2-3 fish sticks in each tortilla, topping with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and drizzling with lime crema.
- Serve immediately while fish sticks are still warm and crispy.
Tips
- • For maximum crispiness, arrange fish sticks in a single layer on the baking sheet and avoid overcrowding. • Don't skip warming the tortillas - this makes them more pliable and enhances their flavor. • For extra zing, add a sprinkle of chili powder to your lime crema or top with fresh cilantro. • Use fresh lime juice for the crema - bottled just doesn't compare! • If you want to make this dish even healthier, swap out regular fish sticks for a baked or air-fryer version. • Serve immediately to keep the fish sticks crisp and tortillas warm. • For a fun twist, offer additional toppings like sliced avocado or pickled jalapeños on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 381kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg
