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Fish Tacos Lime Crema

Delicious Fish Tacos Lime Crema for a Fresh Weeknight Treat

Enjoy vibrant Fish Tacos with Lime Crema, a quick and healthy dinner option bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White fish (cod or tilapia) Choose flaky varieties for best flavor
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder Adds warmth; substitute with smoked paprika if desired
  • 1 tsp Cumin Provides earthy flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Or use 1 clove of fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to personal taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For cooking
For the Tacos
  • 8 tortillas Corn or flour Based on preference
  • 2 cups Shredded cabbage Can switch with lettuce if desired
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes Pico de gallo is a tasty alternative
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Optional
  • 1 lime Lime Juice and wedges for serving
For the Lime Crema
  • 1 cup Sour cream Base of the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Adds richness
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice For zest
  • 1 tsp Lime zest For intense flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Blend chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub spice mix over both sides of the fish fillets.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until flaky and cooked through. Break into large chunks.
  4. Warm tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
  5. Lay each tortilla flat, layer with cabbage, add fish chunks, diced tomatoes, and garnish with cilantro.
  6. Drizzle lime crema over each taco generously before serving.
  7. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh white fish. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with lime wedges for an extra zest.

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