Crispy Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
Seared white fish in warm tortillas with a bright lime crema, fresh cabbage slaw, and a squeeze of citrus. Ready in 25 minutes with pantry staples.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Zest the lime, then juice it into a bowl. Stir zest and juice into sour cream with a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Spread flour on a shallow plate. Coat each fillet evenly on both sides, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Sear fish 3–4 minutes per side without moving. Edges should turn golden; fish flakes easily when done.
Step 6
Transfer fish to a plate. Break into bite-size pieces with a fork.
Step 7
Warm tortillas in the same skillet, 15 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 8
Divide fish among tortillas. Top with cabbage slaw, a dollop of lime crema, cilantro, and jalapeño.
Step 9
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- paper towels
- shallow plate
- fork
- small bowl
- microplane (for zesting)
- cutting board
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