Fish Tacos
A zesty delight bursting with fresh flavors, these easy-to-make fish tacos are perfect for any occasion, bringing a taste of the beach to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 (6 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Pat fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage and carrots. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with salt; toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream (or Greek yogurt) with chipotle powder and lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Place some flaky fish on each tortilla, top with slaw, drizzle sauce over it, and sprinkle chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - Marinate the fish for extra flavor before cooking. - Swap out fish for shrimp or tofu for variety. - Add toppings like avocado or mango salsa for a unique twist.