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Better Than Takeout Fish Tacos with Best Taco Sauce


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  • Author: ladidsaadia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Enjoy fast and consistent fish tacos that taste like restaurant food with minimal hassle, featuring seasoned fish, crunchy slaw, and a creamy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds Tilapia fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 12 small White corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Purple cabbage
  • 2 medium Avocados
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 1 medium Red onion
  • 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese
  • 2 limes
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce


Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha. Chill.
  2. Season fish evenly with cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Pat dry first.
  3. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add fillets; cook 2–3 minutes per side depending on thickness.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry pan or oven until soft.
  5. Assemble: layer tortilla, slaw (cabbage, onion, cilantro, lime), flaked fish, avocado, tomato, cotija, and a drizzle of sauce.

Notes

Store sauce in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For best texture, cook fish just before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Seared
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg