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Delicious homemade fish tacos with zesty sauce, cabbage, and avocado.

Fish Tacos


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Delicious homemade fish tacos featuring seasoned fish and a creamy lime slaw, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

For the Fish

  • 1 lb white fish (cod, tilapia, mahi mahi, halibut, or salmon) (Choose the fish based on preference and availability.)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder (Adjust based on heat preference.)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt (Adjust to taste.)
  • 1 tsp pepper (Adjust to taste.)

For the Creamy Lime Slaw

  • 4 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix (Using bagged slaw mix is convenient.)
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped (Adjust based on preference.)
  • 1 juiced lime (Freshly squeezed for best flavor.)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or light mayo (Choose based on preference.)

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.)
  • 2 tblsp lime juice (Freshly squeezed.)
  • 1 tbsp honey (Adjust for sweetness.)
  • 1-2 tsp hot sauce (Add based on spice preference.)

Tacos Assembly

  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas (Choose based on preference.)
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija
  • 1/4 cup jalapenos, sliced (Adjust according to spice preference.)


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Pat the fish dry and season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. If marinating, let the fish sit with seasoning for 10-15 minutes.

Cooking

  1. Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the fish for a few minutes on one side until opaque, then flip and cook until it flakes easily.

Making the Slaw

  1. In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and Greek yogurt or mayo. Stir until combined.
  2. Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes to soften the cabbage.

Making the Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayo, lime juice, honey, and hot sauce. Adjust ingredients to taste.

Assembling Tacos

  1. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.
  2. Layer slaw on the tortilla, followed by the cooked fish, then drizzle with sauce and add toppings.

Notes

Store leftovers separately. Reheat fish gently and warm tortillas before serving again.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood