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Best Ever Cod (or Tilapia) Fish Tacos


  • Author: recipeshub24
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Quick and easy fish tacos made with flaky cod or tilapia, bright lime, and fresh toppings, perfect for weeknights and gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cod or tilapia fillets, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Several grinds of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave
  • Pickled red onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish dry and cut into 3 to 4-ounce portions.
  2. Mix smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  4. Place the fish portions in the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  5. Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt to make crema.
  6. Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in a low oven.
  7. Assemble: Place shredded cabbage on the tortilla, add fish, drizzle crema, scatter radishes and cilantro, and finish with pickled onions and lime.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas. Leftover fish can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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