Description
Bronzed Fish Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional fish tacos, with perfectly seasoned, pan-seared fish topped with tangy slaw and a zesty crema. A quick and healthy meal that’s perfect for Taco Tuesday or any casual dinner gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (for slaw)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion (for slaw)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for slaw)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for slaw)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for crema)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (for crema)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for crema)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional, for crema)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- For the slaw, in a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Toss until well combined.
- For the crema, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using) in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of the bronzed fish on each tortilla. Top with a generous amount of slaw and drizzle with crema.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and extra hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder flavor, omit the hot sauce from the crema and use a less spicy chili powder.
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas and make sure the fish seasoning is gluten-free.
- Serve with a side of Mexican rice or black beans for a complete meal.
- These tacos are great for meal prep and can be enjoyed in a salad or wrap as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg