Fish Tacos! with Lime Crema



Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9-10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 tacos

Ingredients:

Lime Crema:
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • zest from half a lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Slaw:
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 green onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
Tacos:
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 lb white fish (eg. cod, snapper, talipia)
  • 8 (6-inch) soft taco tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Directions:
Lime Crema:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the crema ingredients. Set aside.
Slaw:
  1. In a large bowl, combine all the slaw ingredients. Set aside.
Tacos:
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, red pepper powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip the fish into the bowl and turn the fish until it is evenly coated with the marinade. Place the fish onto a lined baking tray and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  3. Bake for 9-10 minutes until the fish is flaky when tested with a fork.
  4. Transfer the fish into a plate and break into smaller pieces using a fork.
  5. Heat the soft tortillas according to the directions on the package.
  6. Divide the fish evenly onto the tortillas.
  7. Top each taco with sliced avocados (optional) and 1/4 cup of the slaw. Pour 1 tablespoon of crema on top.
*Recipe from aheadofthyme.com

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