Description
Fish Tacos with Lime Crema are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. With flaky white fish nestled in warm corn tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage and a zesty lime crema, each bite is a culinary escape to sandy beaches and sunny shores. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos are not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 limes (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, and lime juice; let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and lime juice until smooth to make the lime crema.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave for about 30 seconds until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing shredded cabbage on tortillas, adding pieces of cooked fish, drizzling with lime crema, and topping with cilantro.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg