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31 Easy Taco Tuesday Recipes

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By Felice Kaufman · Updated:

These Taco Tuesday recipes make it easy to put together a good dinner. Start with fish, shrimp, chicken, or ground beef, then add warm tortillas, fresh toppings, and a sauce. Most of these recipes are ready in about 30 minutes and work for an easy weeknight dinner at home.

grilled chicken tacos with mojo marinade

Fish and Seafood Tacos

Fish tacos are an easy seafood dinner packed with fresh flavor. From blackened snapper and mahi mahi to crispy fried fish and seasoned shrimp, these tacos come together quickly and pair perfectly with slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro lime crema, mango salsa, and fresh lime wedges. They're perfect for Taco Tuesday, summer dinners, or casual get-togethers at home.

How to Make Fish Tacos

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Blackened fish taco salad with avocado, jalapeños, radishes, lime, flour tortillas, and creamy taco sauce.
These easy fish tacos are made with mild white fish, warm tortillas, crunchy cabbage, avocado, lime, and a simple taco sauce. Use snapper, mahi mahi, grouper, cod, halibut, or another firm white fish.
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Grilled Red Snapper Tacos

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Grilled red snapper tacos with cabbage slaw, avocado, cilantro, and creamy sauce on toasted flour tortillas, served with Mexican street corn salad and lime wedges on a white plate.
Fresh grilled red snapper tacos are loaded with flaky fish, crunchy cabbage, creamy taco sauce, and warm tortillas. This easy fish taco recipe is perfect for summer cookouts, backyard dinners, and casual entertaining.
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Blackened Snapper Tacos

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Red Snapper tacos with cilantro lime cream and cabbage.
These blackened snapper tacos are made with flaky skillet-cooked fish, warm corn tortillas, crisp cabbage, and cilantro lime crema. They come together in about 20 minutes and make an easy seafood dinner for taco night at home.
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Fried Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

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mahi mahi fish tacos
Fried Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos are golden, crunchy, and full of flavor. The tender, flaky fish is coated in panko and fried until crispy. Top them with your favorite toppings for a quick and tasty dinner!
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Swordfish Tacos

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swordfish tacos with jalapeños and creamy sauce
Swordfish Tacos are easy to make and packed with bold Cajun flavor. Roasted swordfish, blackened seasoning, fresh toppings, and a creamy sauce come together for a perfect dinner. Serve with warm tortillas and lime wedges for a meal that's fresh, simple, and delicious.
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Key West Shrimp Tacos

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Shrimp tacos with seasoned shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, creamy taco sauce, and lime in warm tortillas.
Key West shrimp tacos are made with seasoned shrimp, lime, and warm tortillas. Top them with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and your favorite creamy taco sauce for an easy seafood lunch or dinner.
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Seared Tuna Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Blackened tuna tacos with mango salsa, lettuce, and spicy mayo on corn tortillas
These seared tuna tacos are made with blackened ahi tuna, mango salsa, shredded cabbage, and spicy mayo. The tuna cooks in minutes for an easy seafood dinner.
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Shrimp Tortilla Wraps

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shrimp tortillas with cilantro lime dressing
Shrimp tortilla wraps made with wild-caught shrimp, a creamy cilantro lime dressing, and almond flour tortillas. High in protein, low in carbs, and ready in minutes. This dish makes a fresh, clean light lunch or dinner.
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Chicken Recipes

Chicken recipes are quick, flavorful, and easy to customize for Taco Tuesday. Choose from grilled, blackened, or crispy chicken tacos, tortilla wraps, and sizzling fajitas served with fresh toppings, salsa, guacamole, or creamy taco sauce.

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Cuban Mojo Marinade

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mojo chicken tacos with grilled corn, cabbage slaw, and taco sauce
Grilled chicken tacos with Cuban mojo marinade made with garlic, lime, and orange. Grilled hot and fast, then served in warm tortillas with simple toppings for an easy dinner.
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Key West Blackened Chicken Tacos

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blackened chicken tacos
Blackened chicken tacos combine juicy, cooked chicken with deep flavor, warm tortillas, and fresh toppings, making each bite delicious. This easy recipe has great flavor and is perfect for Taco Tuesday or busy nights when you need a quick, tasty meal.
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Crispy Fried Chicken Tacos

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Crispy chicken tacos with panko-breaded chicken, shredded cabbage, avocado, radishes, and red onion in soft tortillas, topped with a creamy herb sauce and served with lime wedges.
Crispy chicken tacos made with panko-coated chicken and fresh toppings with classic Mexican flavor. Easy to make and ready in no time for dinner.
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Chicken Tortilla Wraps

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chicken tortilla wraps
These chicken tortilla wraps come together fast in a hot skillet. Taco seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, and onions make a great filling that's ready in about 15 minutes. Wrap it all up in warm tortillas and add guacamole, salsa, or any toppings you like. It's an easy, high-protein meal that's ready fast. This recipe is gluten and dairy free.
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Chicken Fajitas in a Cast-Iron Grill Pan

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platter of chicken fajitas with tortillas and guacamole
Juicy marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions cook in a hot cast-iron pan for an easy fajita dinner. Serve with warm tortillas, lime wedges, and your favorite toppings.
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Beef Tacos

Grass-Fed Ground Beef Tacos

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grass-fed-ground-beef-tacos and toppings
Enjoy these grass fed beef tacos. With the addition of some taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and grain-free taco shells you have a quick and easy weeknight meal that kids and adults will request again and again. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Our Favorite Taco Sauces

Our favorite taco sauces bring big flavor to taco night. These simple sauces elevate tacos and make every bite better.

Creamy Taco Sauce

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tacos with pink sauce
Creamy taco sauce made with sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and sriracha. Smooth, a little spicy, and ready in minutes. Perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, and dipping fresh vegetables.
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Cilantro Lime Crema

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cilantro lime crema spooned over crispy tacos with cabbage and lime
Cilantro lime crema is a quick, creamy sauce made with sour cream, lime, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for tacos, chicken, fish, and vegetables.
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Mayo Ketchup Sauce

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mayo ketchup sauce with spoon scooping creamy dipping sauce served with fried plantains and lime wedges
Mayo ketchup sauce is a creamy dip made with mayonnaise and ketchup. It's quick to mix and perfect for tostones, fries, chicken, tacos, sandwiches, and fried foods.
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Toppings

Taco toppings bring bright flavor, crisp crunch, and vibrant color to your favorite proteins.

Slaw for Fish Tacos

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slaw with cabbage and carrots
This easy slaw for fish tacos is made with crisp cabbage, carrots, lime, and cilantro. Tangy and fresh, the perfect topping for all your tacos and burritos.
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Mango Coleslaw

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Fresh mango coleslaw with cabbage, mango, cilantro, and lime served in a white bowl.
Fresh mango coleslaw made with crisp cabbage, lime juice, and cilantro. This no-mayo slaw is sweet, tangy, and perfect for tacos, grilled chicken, or salmon bowls. Easy to make and great for tacos, burritos, steak, and chicken dinners.
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Mango Pico de Gallo

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bowl of mango pico de gallo with tortilla chips
This mango pico de gallo is sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy, made with ripe mangoes, key lime juice, tomatoes, and crisp vegetables. Spoon it over fish, shrimp, chicken, or tacos, or serve it with tortilla chips.
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Mild Homemade Pico de Gallo

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pico de gallo in a bnowl next to tortilla chips
Pico de gallo is used as a topping or side dish to add fresh flavor to meals. Spoon it over tacos, burritos, grilled fish, chicken, or steak, or serve it with tortilla chips as a simple dip. Its fresh, tangy flavor goes with almost everything.
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Guacamole

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bowl of chunky guacamole
This homemade chunky guacamole is made with ripe Hass avocados, lime, garlic, salt, cilantro, and jalapeño. Big pieces of avocado give it good texture and rich flavor. Use it as a dip, a topping, or a simple side with tacos, fish, chicken, or steak. Keeps fresh for up to two days when stored properly.
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Peach Mango Salsa

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peach mango salsa with lime and tortillas
Peach mango salsa is a refreshing mix of sweet peaches and ripe mangoes. It's the perfect side or topping for Mexican dinners, adding bright, fresh flavors to your meal.
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Corn Mango Salsa

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Corn mango salsa mixed in a glass bowl with diced mango, sweet corn, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, and a spoon.
This corn mango salsa is a fresh summer salsa made with sweet corn, juicy mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect with grilled fish, shrimp tacos, chicken, nachos, guacamole, or tortilla chips.
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Best Sides For Tacos

Complete your taco dinner with easy sides like Spanish rice, black bean salad, tostones, roasted potatoes, and tortilla chips with salsa or guacamole.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

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Mexican street corn salad with grilled corn, creamy dressing, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro served in a black bowl with a serving spoon.
Mexican street corn salad is a creamy corn side dish made with grilled corn, cotija cheese, lime juice, and spices. This easy elote-style salad is perfect for tacos, grilled meats, cookouts, and summer dinners.
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Mexican Black Bean Salad with Chili Key Lime Vinaigrette

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Mexican bean salad with chili key lime vinaigrette in glass bowl with tongs.
Mexican Black Bean Salad With Chili Key Lime Vinaigrette is a refreshing summer salad. Serve it as a side dish or bean dip with tortilla chips.
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Spanish Rice

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Spanish rice with peas, green bell pepper, and onion served on a white plate with a lime wedge.
Easy Spanish Rice Recipe made with converted rice, tomato sauce, onion, green pepper, garlic, ketchup, and peas. This one-pot side dish cooks in 20 minutes and goes with chicken, beef, pork, fish, or shrimp.
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Tostones with Mayo Ketchup

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Tostones with pink sauce on plate.
Twice-fried green plantains served with a simple garlic mayo ketchup dipping sauce. This classic Caribbean side dish is easy to make and goes well with fried fish, shrimp, chicken, rice, and beans.
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Oven-Roasted Russet Potatoes

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roasted russte potatoes with flaky sea salt and parsley and pepper
Perfect seasoned roasted russet potatoes are similar to French Fries but without the frying. These crispy little potatoes are an all-around delicious addition to any meal.
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Raw Bell Pepper Cups

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Raw peppers shaped like tortillas with salsa.
Raw bell peppers cups can easily be sliced into wedges and enjoyed in place of tortilla chips. A grain-free and healthy alternative to corn chips, bell peppers are a hearty vegetable that is easily prepared to create a scoop for your favorite dips.
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Mango with Chili Lime Salt

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Sweet and savory mango side dish.
Mango with chili lime salt is a delicious balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. Simply sprinkle the seasoning over ripe mango slices for a refreshing snack or tropical dessert.
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And here in the Florida Keys, no Taco Tuesday dinner feels complete without a big slice of Key Lime Pie for dessert!

FAQ

What is Taco Tuesday?

Taco Tuesday is a weekly tradition where tacos are served for dinner, usually on Tuesday nights. It's a fun and easy way to plan a simple meal the whole family looks forward to each week.

How do you keep tacos from getting soggy?

Warm the tortillas before filling them and add sauces just before serving. Keep juicy toppings like salsa or slaw separate until the last minute to help the tacos stay fresh.

What sides go well with tacos?

Spanish rice, black beans, tostones, roasted potatoes, or a simple salad are all easy sides that pair well with tacos.

Can I make the taco recipes ahead of time?

Yes. You can make the chicken, shrimp, fish, and sides ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. Reheat the filling gently and assemble the tacos just before serving.

What fish is best for fish tacos?

Mahi mahi, snapper, grouper, cod, and swordfish all work well for tacos because they hold together during cooking and have a mild flavor that pairs well with fresh toppings.

What toppings go best with tacos?

Popular taco toppings include shredded lettuce, slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro lime crema, avocado, and fresh lime wedges.

How do you warm tortillas for tacos?

Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20 to 30 seconds per side. You can also wrap them in foil and heat them in the oven until soft and warm.

Are tacos good for parties?

Yes. Taco bars are great for parties because guests can build their own tacos with different meats, seafood, toppings, sauces, and sides.

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