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Fish Tacos Lime Crema

Delicious Fish Tacos with Lime Crema for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy vibrant Fish Tacos Lime Crema, a quick and customizable dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 lb White Fish Fillets can substitute with halibut or snapper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder use smoked varieties for deeper flavor
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or use fresh
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or use fresh
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper omit for milder flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Lime Crema
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice bottled is fine if fresh isn't available
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro optional
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage mix green and purple for color
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots or substitute with radishes
  • 1 small Chopped Red Onion can substitute with mild white onion
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
For Assembly
  • 8 pieces Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • to taste Optional Toppings e.g., avocado, diced tomatoes, hot sauce, lime wedges

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the white fish fillets dry and coat evenly with olive oil and the spice mixture.
  2. Heat a skillet and cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
  3. In a bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth for lime crema.
  4. Mix the slaw ingredients in a bowl, whisk the dressing separately, then combine.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
  6. Assemble tacos with slaw, fish, lime crema, and optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These fish tacos are highly customizable; feel free to experiment with various toppings and flavors.

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