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Mexican Fish Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema

25-Minute Mexican Fish Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema – Irresistible!

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A delicious and easy-to-make Mexican Fish Tacos recipe with a zesty lime crema topping. Perfect for a quick dinner or weekend meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season fish fillets with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes per side until flaky.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry pan or oven for 1 minute.
  5. Mix sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest to make the crema.
  6. Assemble tacos: place fish on tortillas, top with cabbage, tomatoes, avocado, and drizzle with lime crema.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Serve with extra lime wedges.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg