Easy Fish Tacos Using Alaska Pollock

Get dinner on the table in 20 minutes with my easy Instant Pot Fish Tacos recipe using Alaska pollock. I’m sharing how I put this taco recipe together and how my family reacted to using seafood versus another type of meat!

This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Easy Fish Tacos Using Alaska Pollock

When it comes to getting dinner on the table during the week, I look for easy recipes, recipes under 30 minutes, and recipes I can make in my Instant Pot. Having an Instant Pot has been life-changing. I can get dinner on the table quickly. 

This week, I am in charge of dinner while Derrick is traveling for work. Typically, I’m one to get take-out, order pizza, or take the boys out to eat. But last year I told myself after buying my second Instant Pot, I had no excuse NOT to get dinner on the table quickly. 

We love tacos in this house, and with it being Taco Tuesday, I’m sharing an easy taco recipe I whipped up on the whim. 

Instead of our regular chicken or beef, we’re hopping over to fish as our choice of meat for today’s tacos. However, instead of the regular mahi-mahi, snapper, flounder, halibut or cod, I used pollock. 

My boys are not big into seafood, but I wanted to try something different. I was quite surprised by the taste and quality of Alaska pollock. Alaska’s cold, pristine waters produce the purest, high-quality seafood. Its wild fisheries contribute nearly 60% of all seafood harvested in the United States. And Alaska whitefish is sold fresh and frozen year-round making it possible for my family to enjoy fresh fish any time of the year. I was able to find the frozen packages of Alaska pollock at my grocery store. After picking up a few additional ingredients, I was able to whip up some fish tacos in under 20 minutes. 

So what did the kids think? Well, 2 out of 3 kids enjoyed it. I love how easy it was to put this recipe together, plus it’s full of fresh veggies, fish, and beans! I made these tacos in 20 minutes, and the kids loved it- I call that a big mom win! 

Can I Use A Different Kind of Fish?

Go right ahead and use a cod or other type of fish if you do not want to use pollock. I find the pollock is preferred for our family, but feel free to swap if you have a different type of fish. 

Do you serve fish tacos with flour or corn shells? 

You can honestly use either for serving up fish tacos. We enjoy street tacos, but you can easily switch to corn. Just toast your corn to help bring out the flavor, and then pile your fish and toppings in and serve up. 

Both varieties of shells will bring out different flavors, so give them both a try and see which variety of shells you enjoy. 

What do you serve with fish tacos?

Serve these tacos up alone or pair with a Mexican rice, pico de gallo, Mexican corn salad, etc. Essentially you can serve up as much or as little to go with your tacos. 

What is pollock fish taste like?

Polluck is a mild white fish that is flakey and full of flavor. You will find pollock doesn’t have a super-strong fish flavor as some varieties do. You will find this flavor is similar to cod or haddock fish. 

Do fish tacos store well? 

Fish tacos are best served fresh. If you happen to have extra leftover, store the fish separately from the other ingredients of the toppings you were using. Store the fish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Then you can assemble tacos cold or warm up the fish in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove with a little water to prevent the fish from drying out so bad. 

Here’s how to make Pollock Tacos in the Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• Alaska pollock (frozen)
• chopped green onions
• chopped red pepper
• chopped onion
• shredded cheese
• can of refried beans 
• chopped cilantro
• jar of pico de gallo {optional}
• shredded white cabbage
• seasonings 
• street tacos tortillas {you can use regular ones, but we love this size}

*amount will vary depending on your family size

Directions:

You can either follow the directions on the back of the Alaska pollock for cooking it or use the Instant Pot. Either way, your fish will be cooked within 15-20 minutes (in the oven, baked at 400).

1. For the Instant Pot, I placed (3) fillets in the Instant Pot, added a cup of water and two tablespoons of olive oil. I closed the lid of the place, made sure the vent was closed and hit the meat option for 7 minutes. 
2. After the timer went off on the Instant Pot, I vented it and waited for all of the steam to come out for the Instant Pot lid to unlock. 
3. Once open, I checked to make sure the fish was done, it was- perfection. I added some seasonings (to taste) on the pollock and cut it into small strips. {Note: I didn’t have to do a lot of cutting since the fish was practically falling apart}. 
4. Now assemble your fish tacos. You can easily mix up the ingredients that go into fish tacos. Sometimes I will use refried beans, or I will switch it up with hummus. For this particular recipe, I am using refried beans, shredded white cabbage, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, chopped red peppers, onions, green onions, and cilantro. 
5. Serve. 

If you are a big fan of seafood or want to try something different, I recommend giving Alaska Seafood a try! Next time you’re at the seafood counter, “ask for Alaska” to ensure you’re enjoying the best, most sustainable seafood in the world.

Get more Alaska seafood recipes, cooking techniques, and tips, by visiting www.wildalaskaseafood.com. You will also learn why it’s important to #AskForAlaska at the seafood counter and in restaurants.

Easy Fish Tacos Using Alaska Pollock

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Ingredients

 

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• Alaska pollock frozen
• chopped green onions
• chopped red pepper
• chopped onion
• shredded cheese
• can of refried beans
• chopped cilantro
• jar of pico de gallo {optional}
• shredded white cabbage
• seasonings
• street tacos tortillas {you can use regular ones but we love this size}
• *amount will vary depending on your family size

Instructions

• You can either follow the directions on the back of the Alaska pollock for cooking it or use the Instant Pot. Either way, your fish will be cooked within 15-20 minutes (baked in the oven on 400). For the Instant Pot, I placed (3) fillets in the Instant Pot, added a cup of water and two tablespoons of olive oil. I closed the lid of the place, made sure the vent was closed and hit the meat option for 7 minutes.
• After the timer went off on the Instant Pot, I vented it and waited for all of the steam to come out for the Instant Pot lid to unlock.
• Once open, I checked to make sure the fish was done, it was- perfection. I added some seasonings (to taste) on the pollock and cut it into small strips. {Note: I didn't have to do a lot of cutting since the fish was practically falling apart}.
• Now assemble your fish tacos. You can easily mix up the ingredients that go into fish tacos. Sometimes I will use refried beans, or I will switch it up with hummus. For this particular recipe, I am using refried beans, shredded white cabbage, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, chopped red peppers, onions, green onions, and cilantro.
• Serve.

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If you’re a big fan of tacos, be sure to check out some of our other delicious taco recipes, like Breakfast Tacos Using Beef Barbacoa, as well as Instant Pot Barbacoa Tacos. Plus our Rotisserie Chicken Street Tacos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!