Easy Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
Easy Fish Tacos with Lime Crema are a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of the coast right to your kitchen. With flaky white fish, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty lime crema all wrapped in warm tortillas, these tacos are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, they promise to be a hit with family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and cut fish into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and shred cabbage.
- In a bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; coat fish pieces in the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned fish for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In another bowl, combine sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, salt, and chili powder to make the lime crema.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet or directly over flame until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish on each tortilla, topping with cabbage, drizzling lime crema, and adding extra lime juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg