30-minute tacos with a creamy slaw, tangy lime and a hint of cayenne.
Fish Tacos
![Platter of corn tortillas with creamy slaw and fish filling served with lime wedges.](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/recipe-imgs/Fish%20Taco.jpg)
Ingredients
FISH
2 pounds cod fillets
3 Tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 tomato, chopped
½ onion, chopped
3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
SLAW
2 cups shredded cabbage (red or green)
½ cup chopped green onion
¾ cup nonfat sour cream or plain yogurt
8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place fish in a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix lime juice, tomato, onion, cilantro, oil, peppers and salt. Spoon the mixture on top of fish.
- Cover dish loosely with aluminum foil to keep fish moist.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until fish is opaque and separates easily with a fork. If you have a food thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 145 degrees F.
- For the slaw: In a large bowl, mix cabbage and onion. Add sour cream and salsa; stir until mixed.
- Divide cooked fish among tortillas. Add ¼ cup of slaw to each. Fold over and enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- Freeze extra lime juice to use later.
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Comments
Tacos had a really nice vrunchy texture to them. I warmed up the tortillas first and they tasted amazing!