Description
Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of the ocean to your table. With perfectly seasoned fish nestled in soft tortillas and topped with crunchy slaw, each bite is a refreshing explosion of zesty lime and bright cilantro. Ideal for taco nights or casual gatherings, these tacos are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; rub the spice mix onto fish fillets.
- Place the seasoned fish on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
- For the slaw, mix shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing baked fish on tortillas topped with slaw and drizzling with sour cream or Greek yogurt and hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg