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Fish Tacos

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Crispy, flavorful fish tacos loaded with fresh slaw, creamy lime sauce, and wrapped in warm corn tortillas. A quick, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning on the fish fillets.
  3. Add olive oil to the hot skillet and cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice for the sauce. Toss cabbage with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt.
  5. Warm tortillas in the skillet for about 20 seconds per side.
  6. Spread sauce on each tortilla, add fish, slaw, and top with chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Notes

  • Pat the fish dry before seasoning to ensure crispness.
  • Make slaw and sauce a day ahead to save time.
  • Toast tortillas to enhance texture and flavor.

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