Ingredients
Fish and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 lbs cod (or other white fish like tilapia or halibut)
- Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
Slaw
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or hot honey
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Lime Crema
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Toppings and Serving
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Avocado slices
- Jalapeño slices
- Pickled red onions
- Cotija cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat and Marinate Fish: Place the fish on a large baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fish and let it sit to absorb the flavor while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Make the Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Set aside the mixture for seasoning the fish.
- Prepare the Slaw: In a large bowl, toss together thinly sliced red and green cabbage, shredded carrots, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare the Lime Crema: In a separate bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt with fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Season the Fish: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the fish fillets, ensuring they are well coated with the spices.
- Cook the Fish: Heat avocado or olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Flake the Fish: Transfer the cooked fish to a platter and use a fork to gently break it into large chunks for easy taco assembly.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas and fill each with a few pieces of fish. Top with cabbage slaw, lime crema, avocado slices, jalapeño slices, pickled red onions, and cotija cheese. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in both the fish marinade and lime crema.
- Adjust the seasoning and heat according to your preference, more jalapeños for extra spice.
- For gluten-free tacos, use corn tortillas.
- Leftover fish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Pickled red onions can be made ahead by soaking sliced onions in vinegar and sugar solution for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican