Description
Fish tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports you to a beachside fiesta with every bite. Featuring succulent white fish, crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and a zesty sauce, these tacos offer a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe is easy to customize based on your cravings. Dive into this tropical treat that’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Pat dry the fish fillets and season generously with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Cook the Fish: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky. Gently flip to keep intact.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas briefly. Place cooked fish on each tortilla followed by cabbage, avocado slices, and drizzle with sauce.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg