Description
Mouthwatering Fish Tacos with Lime Crema are a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. These tacos are ideal for lively weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering an easy yet delicious meal that everyone will adore. With perfectly seasoned fish filets and a creamy lime sauce, each bite delivers a delightful burst of flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, this recipe is customizable to suit every palate, making it a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs white fish filets (cod or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.
- Pat the fish dry and place on the lined baking sheet, then coat both sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake fish for about 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- While baking, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, and salt in a bowl to create the lime crema.
- Flake the cooked fish into bite-sized pieces and assemble tacos with shredded cabbage, fish, lime crema, and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg