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A close-up of a plate of delicious fish tacos with fresh toppings.

Quick way to grow Fish Tacos

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare fish tacos, perfect for a weeknight meal. It features seasoned fish, fresh salsa, and creamy sauce all nestled in warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish Taco Ingredients
  • 1 lb White fish fillets
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 8 Corn tortillas
  • 0.5 cup Red cabbage shredded
  • 1 Avocado sliced
Salsa Ingredients
  • 1 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 0.25 cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
Creamy Sauce Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp Hot sauce optional

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Small bowls (3)
  • Whisk
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut them into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning blend.
  3. Prepare the salsa by combining diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a separate bowl.
  4. For the creamy sauce, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using) in another small bowl.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the fish pieces evenly with the prepared spice blend.
  3. Add the seasoned fish to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. While the fish is cooking, warm the corn tortillas according to package instructions, either in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
Assembly
  1. To assemble the tacos, place a spoonful of cooked fish into each warm tortilla.
  2. Top the fish with shredded red cabbage, a generous spoonful of fresh salsa, and a few slices of avocado.
  3. Drizzle with the creamy sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crunch, you can quickly pan-fry the tortillas before assembling. Feel free to customize the salsa with other vegetables like corn or black beans. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice over the fish after cooking for a brighter flavor.