Description
These Fish Tacos with a zesty Fish Taco Sauce are perfect for a delightful weeknight dinner. Seasoned tilapia is baked to perfection, then wrapped in warm corn tortillas along with crunchy purple cabbage, creamy avocado, and a flavorful homemade sauce that ties it all together.
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Fish Taco Ingredients:
- 24 small white corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 lb tilapia
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
Fish Taco Toppings:
- 1/2 small purple cabbage
- 2 medium avocado, sliced
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced (optional)
- 1/2 diced red onion
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, longer stems removed
- 4 oz Cotija cheese, grated
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges to serve
Fish Taco Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 medium lime
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Season tilapia with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bake in the oven.
- Make the Taco Sauce: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha in a bowl.
- Toast Tortillas: Quickly toast corn tortillas on a skillet or griddle.
- Assemble Tacos: Place fish on tortillas, add toppings, sprinkle with cotija cheese, and drizzle with sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg