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Fish Tacos Lime Crema

Tasty Fish Tacos with Lime Crema for a Flavorful Fiesta

Enjoy these Fish Tacos with Lime Crema for a flavorful dining experience that’s quick and customizable.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 pound White Fish Fillets Cod, mahi-mahi, or tilapia preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can substitute with sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or use fresh garlic for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Or use fresh onion for stronger flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for extra kick
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Lime Crema
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Lime Juice and zest needed
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Chopped
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage Red or green
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can substitute with honey
For Assembly
  • 8 Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • to taste Optional Toppings Avocado, hot sauce, pickled onions, etc.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Fish: Pat the white fish fillets dry with a paper towel.
  2. Make Spice Rub: In a bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Season Fish: Generously rub the spice mixture on the fish fillets.
  4. Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook Fish: Place seasoned fish in the skillet and sauté until cooked through.
  6. Make Lime Crema: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, and cilantro.
  7. Combine Vegetables: Mix cabbage, carrots, and red onion in a bowl.
  8. Prepare Dressing: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper; pour over slaw.
  9. Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet until warm.
  10. Assemble Tacos: Layer slaw, fish, and lime crema on each tortilla.
  11. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your fish tacos while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for serving at family dinners or casual gatherings. Great for meal prep.

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