Charred Marlin Tacos with Lime Crema
Quick-seared marlin steaks with a bright lime crema, fresh cabbage slaw, and warm tortillas. Restaurant-quality fish tacos in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Stir sour cream with lime juice and zest until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2
Toss shredded cabbage with a pinch of salt and set aside.
Step 3
Pat marlin dry. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Sear marlin 2 minutes per side without moving. Fish should be opaque and flake easily.
Step 6
Warm tortillas in the skillet 15 seconds per side. Assemble with fish, slaw, lime crema, and jalapeño.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet or cast iron
- spatula
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