Description
Fish Tacos are a light, flavorful meal featuring seasoned white fish fillets, fresh cabbage slaw, and zesty lime crema, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy fish taco recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll enjoy a satisfying and healthy dish that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
For the Fish:
1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lime
For Taco Assembly:
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For Lime Crema:
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Season the Fish: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning onto both sides of the fish fillets. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Cook the Fish: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and flake the fish into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Lime Crema: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas and divide the fish among them. Top with shredded cabbage, lime crema, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Fish Choices: Cod, tilapia, or halibut are excellent options for these tacos, but you can also use mahi-mahi or snapper for a firmer texture.
Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chipotle chili powder to the fish seasoning for extra heat.
Toppings: Customize your tacos with sliced avocado, pickled onions, or fresh salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Seafood, Tacos
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
