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Fish Tacos Lime Crema: The Ultimate Recipe for Flavor

Fish Tacos Lime Crema: The Ultimate Recipe for Flavor

  • Author: Laura Milligan
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Description

Fish Tacos Lime Crema: The Ultimate Recipe for Flavor is a vibrant dish that brings the coastal taste right to your kitchen. These delicious tacos feature perfectly spiced white fish, topped with a creamy lime sauce and a refreshing slaw that balances flavors beautifully. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe allows you to customize ingredients to suit your family’s preferences. With its quick preparation time and satisfying crunch, these fish tacos are bound to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs White Fish Fillets (Cod, Mahi-Mahi, or Tilapia)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional, for heat)
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Limes, juiced and zested
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 4 cups Shredded Cabbage (green or red, or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 12 Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • Optional Toppings: Avocado slices, Hot Sauce, Pickled Onions

Instructions

  1. Pat fish fillets dry and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Combine spices (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder) in a bowl; season fish generously with the mixture.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side until flaky.
  4. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic for the lime crema; fold in chopped cilantro and season.
  5. Mix shredded cabbage, carrots, and red onion in a bowl; dress with lime juice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  6. Warm tortillas; assemble tacos with slaw, fish, lime crema, and optional toppings like avocado.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, let the slaw sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld the dressing's flavors. Feel free to experiment with different types of fish or additional toppings such as mango salsa or pickled onions for a unique twist.

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