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Mexican Fish Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema Recipe

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These Mexican Fish Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema are a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a vibrant and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Fish and Seasoning

  • 1 lb White Fish Fillets (Cod, Mahi-Mahi, or Tilapia)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Lime Crema

  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 limes Limes (juice and zest)
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro

Slaw

  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

Other

  • 8 pieces Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • Optional Toppings (Avocado slices, hot sauce, or pickled onions)

Instructions

  1. How to Make Mexican Fish Tacos Pat the fish dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix Spices In a bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  3. Season Fish Generously rub the spice mixture on both sides of each fish fillet.
  4. Heat Oil In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook Fish Cook the seasoned fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Prepare Lime Crema In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic; stir in fresh cilantro.
  7. Make Slaw In another bowl, toss together shredded cabbage, carrots, red onion, and cilantro.
  8. Dress Slaw Whisk lime juice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the slaw and mix well.
  9. Warm Tortillas Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  10. Assemble Tacos Assemble tacos with slaw, fish, and lime crema.
  11. Add Toppings Add optional toppings as desired.
  12. Serve Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Optional cayenne pepper adds a spicy kick.
  • Use sour cream or Greek yogurt interchangeably for lime crema.
  • Warm tortillas before assembling for better texture.
  • Optional toppings like avocado slices, hot sauce, or pickled onions enhance flavor.

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