Few things hit the spot quite like a hot, juicy street taco. These super street swordfish tacos bring the flavor of a taco truck straight to your kitchen. And they only require 5 ingredients! With perfectly marinated carne asada, warm corn tortillas, and traditional toppings, they’re ideal for Taco Tuesday, game day, or feeding a hungry crowd.
Making Swordfish Tacos
These tacos are light, bright, and come together in under 30 minutes. With meaty swordfish, melty cheese, a zesty corn and black bean salsa, and fresh pico de gallo, this is a coastal twist on taco night with minimal effort and maximum flavor. If you're a taco fan, you probably want to put some of our other 5 ingredient or less tacos on your list like taco salad, breakfast tacos, street tacos, slow cooker tacos and even tacos for dessert!
Ingredients
You need just a few simple ingredients to make these simple and easy tacos:
- Swordfish fillet
- Corn and black bean salsa
- Pico salsa
- Cheese
- Corn tortillas
Instructions
It's time to make some tacos!
First, start by assembling your ingredients and cooking your swordfish until cooked thoroughly.
Once the meat is cooked, cut it into pieces or slices and get all your tacos ready to assemble!
Assemble your tacos, placing the meat in first and then adding in your other ingredients.
Add some additional sides if wanted, then enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Swordfish has a very mild flavor so cheese like pizza blend, cheddar or monterrey jack cheese works well.
Absolutely! Grilling adds a nice smoky flavor. Grill swordfish steaks whole for about 3–4 minutes per side, then cube after cooking.
Yes! Flour tortillas work fine if you prefer a softer, more flexible wrap.
It’s available in jars in the salsa aisle or fresh in the deli section of most grocery stores. You can also make your own with canned corn, black beans, lime juice, and spices.
Serving
Pair these tacos with:
- Tortilla chips and guac
- A simple slaw
- Mexican corn salad (pictured)
- Mango slices or pineapple chunks
Substitutions
You can make some easy substitutions if you have dietary needs or preferences.
- Dairy free: You can make these swordfish tacos dairy free by substituting dairy free cheese.
- Gluten free: If you use corn tortillas, your tacos will be gluten free!
5 Ingredient Swordfish Tacos
Equipment
- frying pan
- taco holders optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound swordfish fillets cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup corn and black bean salad store-bought or homemade
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a blend
- 1 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- Cook the Swordfish:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the swordfish cubes and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat.
- Warm the Tortillas:
- In a dry skillet or microwave, warm the corn tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- On each tortilla, add a spoonful of cooked swordfish, followed by a couple tablespoons of corn and black bean salad.
- Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle each taco with shredded cheese and top with a generous spoonful of pico de gallo.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately while warm.
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Turned out perfect!