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
- Pat the fish dry and season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- If marinating, let the fish sit with seasoning for 10-15 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Cook the fish for a few minutes on one side until opaque, then flip and cook until it flakes easily.
Making the Slaw
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and Greek yogurt or mayo. Stir until combined.
- Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes to soften the cabbage.
Making the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayo, lime juice, honey, and hot sauce. Adjust ingredients to taste.
Assembling Tacos
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.
- 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