Spanish-inspired Fish Tacos With Lime Crema
These Spanish-inspired fish tacos with lime crema are a fresh and flavorful dish that's perfect for a summer meal. The combination of flaky white fish, zesty lime crema, and crisp cabbage slaw is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets, such as cod or tilapia
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the fish fillets with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, until flaky.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic to make the lime crema.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in the oven.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of fish on each tortilla, topping with cabbage, cilantro, red onion, and a drizzle of lime crema.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Skillet Small bowl Tongs Knife Cutting board
Tools
Spatula Grater (for lime zest)
Serving suggestions
Serve the fish tacos with a side of Spanish rice and a refreshing cucumber salad.
Tips & tricks
For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the lime crema before drizzling it over the tacos.
Cost
$15