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.

Spanish-inspired Fish Tacos With Lime Crema

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

  1. Season the fish fillets with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, until flaky.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic to make the lime crema.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in the oven.
  5. 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