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Fish Tacos Lime Crema

Savory Fish Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema You'll Love

This Fish Tacos Lime Crema recipe is a delightful culinary escape perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 pound White Fish Fillets (Cod or tilapia)
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking the fish
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Corn or Flour Tortillas use corn tortillas for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 pieces Lime for wedges
For the Lime Crema
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Lime Crema: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Season Fish: Stir together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub spice blend over fish fillets and let sit a few minutes.
  3. Cook Fish: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Break into bite-sized chunks.
  4. Warm Tortillas: Warm corn or flour tortillas in a separate skillet for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.
  5. Assemble Tacos: On each tortilla, layer shredded cabbage, chunks of fish, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
  6. Add Lime Crema: Drizzle the lime crema over the assembled tacos.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after assembling to enjoy fresh flavors and textures.

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