Fish Taco Casserole

These Inside Out Fish Tacos turn out to be more like an enchilada-style fish taco casserole.

I know this recipe sounds kind of weird. Fish in a casserole… what?! It’s basically a bunch of delicious fish tacos layered casserole-style instead of served classically in a tortilla. This recipe comes from a cookbook that I collaborated on when I was in the Junior League of San Diego: California Sol Food. It’s a typical Junior League cookbook that is full of great recipes!

ingredients displayed for making inside out fish tacos

🛒 Ingredients Needed:

breadcrumbs
chili powder
ground cumin
firm white fish
canola or vegetable oil
flour tortillas
tomato
onion
salsa
shredded Monterey jack cheese
shredded cabbage
sour cream
salt and pepper
lime wedges

four photos showing how to make inside out fish tacos

✏️ How to make Fish Taco Casserole:

*The complete, printable recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Preheat the oven to 350℉.
In a low, wide bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin.
Cut the fish into 6 serving-size pieces. Dip each piece of fish into the breadcrumb mixture. In a skillet, heat the oil. Fry the fish for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place a layer of three tortillas in the bottom of the dish. Arrange the fish on top of the tortillas. Place the sliced tomatoes, chopped onion, and ½ of the salsa on top of the fish. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the cheese. Cover with the three remaining tortillas. Place another layer of tomatoes, onion and salsa on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.

overhead shot of fish taco casserole in baking dish

Cut into 6 servings.

➡️ Tips and Substitutions:

For the firm, white fish- try using halibut, sea bass, orange roughy or tilapia.
Use fried corn tortillas in place of flour tortillas, if you’d like.
Experiment with using crumbled Cotija cheese in place of Monterey jack.

✔️ Make Ahead Tips:

This dish may be prepared earlier in the day, covered and refrigerated until baking.

Place the shredded cabbage on the plate and top with a serving of fish taco. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges. You can also serve with additional salsa, sliced avocados or guacamole.

❤️ What I Love About This Recipe:

I love that it’s a unique twist on tacos. After all, there are recipes for taco casserole, so why not fish taco casserole?
This is one of those recipes where you can display all of the optional toppings and just let everyone choose their favorites.
Here are some topping ideas: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, extra tomato, chopped fresh cilantro and hot sauce.

peek at serving of inside out fish tacos on plate

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