Name: Fish Tacos With Lime Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb white fish (cod, snapper, tilapia, or similar); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper powder (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; Salt, to taste; 2 cups shredded cabbage (regular or purple); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 8 small corn or flour tortillas; Optional toppings: sliced avocado, salsa, guacamole, pineapple salsa

Description

These Fish Tacos with Lime Crema are a fresh and flavorful dish featuring flaky, spice-rubbed white fish topped with a crisp cabbage-cilantro slaw and drizzled with a tangy lime crema—all wrapped in soft tortillas and ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

1 lb white fish (cod, snapper, tilapia, or similar)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon red pepper powder (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon lime zest

Salt, to taste

2 cups shredded cabbage (regular or purple)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

8 small corn or flour tortillas

Optional toppings: sliced avocado, salsa, guacamole, pineapple salsa

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Instructions

Combine oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, red pepper powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat fish evenly and marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake marinated fish for 9–10 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and salt to make lime crema. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Mix cabbage, cilantro, green onion, and garlic in a bowl to prepare the slaw.
Warm tortillas in a hot skillet or according to package instructions.
Assemble tacos by dividing fish among tortillas, topping with about 1/4 cup of slaw, optional toppings, and a drizzle of lime crema. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter crema.
Marinate fish and prepare slaw and crema ahead for quicker assembly.
Try grilling or pan-frying the fish as an alternative to baking.
Add shredded carrots, mango, or pineapple salsa for extra flavor and texture.
For gluten-free, use corn tortillas.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 390
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 60mg