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Spicy Fish Tacos with Lime Sauce

Delicious spicy fish tacos topped with a refreshing lime sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Fish and Marinade

  • 1 lb white fish fillets such as cod or tilapia
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Lime Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Tacos

  • 8 small tortillas corn or flour
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 unit lime cut into wedges

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, olive oil, and lime juice. Add fish fillets and coat well. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky. Remove from heat and break into chunks.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, and salt to make the lime sauce.
  4. 4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Assemble the tacos by placing fish chunks on each tortilla, topping with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with lime sauce and serve with lime wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fish, Spicy, Tacos
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