Description
Delicious fish tacos with crispy fish fillets, fresh slaw, and a tangy sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Lime wedges, for serving
For the sauce:
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for heat)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking the fish, or heat a pan over medium-high heat if frying or grilling.
- If baking: Place the fish fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- If frying or grilling: Heat a bit of oil in a pan or on the grill and cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy (if frying) or fully cooked through (if grilling).
- While the fish is cooking, prepare the sauce by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, toss the shredded cabbage or slaw mix with cilantro and red onion.
- Once the fish is ready, break it into chunks with a fork.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or in the oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
- To assemble, place a few pieces of the fish in each tortilla, top with the slaw mixture, and drizzle with the sauce. Add avocado slices, if desired, and squeeze a lime wedge over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add a tropical twist by topping the fish tacos with a pineapple salsa or mango salsa for sweetness.
- For a spicier version, add some pickled jalapeños or a spicy chipotle sauce to the topping.
- If you prefer grilled fish, simply marinate the fish in a lime and garlic mixture for extra flavor before grilling.
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas and ensure that your sauce ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes (depending on cooking method)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Grilling, or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tacos)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
