Mexican Fish Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema in 30 Minutes!
Experience the delightful taste of Mexican Fish Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema in just 30 minutes! This quick and vibrant dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Featuring perfectly seasoned fish and a creamy, zesty sauce, these tacos are a family favorite that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine straight to your table. Customize your tacos with fresh toppings for a meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb white fish fillets (Cod, Mahi-Mahi, or Tilapia)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 limes (juice and zest)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro to make the zesty lime crema. Chill in the fridge.
- Season fish fillets with olive oil and spice mixture.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and cook the fillets for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or over an open flame for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked fish on each tortilla topped with cabbage, carrots, red onion, and generous amounts of zesty crema.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg