The Best Instant Pot Fish Taco Recipe: Make Fish Tacos in a Flash!

Who doesn’t love tacos!? I know I do! And, I especially love these Instant Pot fish Tacos. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Not only are they delicious, but they are the perfect quick and easy dinner option for your Taco Tuesday!

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Instant Pot Fish Tacos

If you are looking for the perfect Taco Tuesday meal, these are it! with 1 pound of frozen tilapia seasoned with taco seasoning and topped with a deliciously creamy aioli sauce, you can’t get much better than this. Don’t forget to add some cilantro, tomatoes, and cheese.

Fish Tacos Ingredients

It’s time to get out that shopping list! You won’t need much for these quick and easy fish tacos. Here’s what you need:

• Tilapia. You’ll need 1 pound of frozen tilapia.
• Taco seasoning. Any taco seasoning will do, but I prefer to get a packet of McCormick Orignal Taco Seasoning Mix.
• Mayonaise. You can’t go wrong with Hellmann’s!
• Lemon juice and lemon zest. You’ll need both for this recipe to make the creamy aioli sauce. It also helps take out the fishy flavor of your fish.
• Seasonings. Don’t forget the salt, pepper, and minced garlic.

To see the exact ingredients, please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

How to Make Instant Pot Fish Tacos

These fish tacos are so easy to make, you’ll never do it another way again! Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Prepare the Fish

First, place your frozen tilapia fillets on top of a sheet of aluminum. Sprinkle each fillet with taco seasoning. Seal your aluminum foil from each side.

Step 2: Get out the Instant Pot

Then, place 1 & 1/2 cups of water to the bottom of your instant pot. Place the trivet inside your instant pot. Place your aluminum foil-covered tilapia fillets on top of the trivet.

Step 3: Pressure Cook

Next, close the lid on your instant pot and close the seal by pushing it away from you. Then, push the manual button or pressure cook button and set the time for 18 minutes.

Step 4: Make Aioli Sauce

While your fish is cooking, make your aïoli sauce. Mix together the mayonnaise, Minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a dash of salt and pepper. Set aside and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 5: Quick Release

Once the time is completed, do a quick release by bringing the valve toward you.

Step 6: Shred the Tilapia

Shred your tilapia, and place on your favorite taco shell whether it be a low-carb tortilla, lettuce wrap, flour tortilla, or corn!

Step 7: Add your Toppings

Top it with the aïoli sauce, cilantro, and anything else you would enjoy on your fish taco such as tomatoes, cabbage, etc.!

Serve and Enjoy!

How to Avoid Fishy Tasting Fish

If you are worried about your fish tasting too fishy, you can use a little lemon juice for your fish. Simply sprinkle a few drops over each fillet before seasoning with taco seasoning.

Do I Have to Use Tilapia?

White fleshed fish works best for fish tacos. You want a fresh water fish if you choose to use something other than Tilapia.

Side Dish Suggestions

This tacos are perfect as the main course, but if you have hungry kids like I do, you’ll need a couple sides. Here are my favorites:

• Weight Watchers Macaroni Salad
• Instant Pot Rice
• Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes

Other Instant Pot Sea Food Recipes to Try

Looking for more delicious Instant Pot recipes? Try these!

• Instant Pot Lobster Rolls
• Instant Pot Shrimp Eggs
• Shrimp Boil in the Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi

About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!