Tilapia Tacos with Lime Crema
These are flavorful fish tacos made with tilapia, topped with fresh ingredients and served with a creamy lime sauce.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 24 tacos
Fish Tacos
Tools and Equipment
- large baking sheet
- parchment paper or silicone liner
- small dish
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 24 |
small white corn tortillas |
|
|
| 1 1/2 lb |
tilapia |
|
any white fish, salmon, shrimp |
| 1/2 tsp |
ground cumin |
|
|
| 1/2 tsp |
cayenne pepper |
|
|
| 1 Tbsp |
olive oil |
|
|
| 1 Tbsp |
unsalted butter |
|
|
| 2, diced (optional) |
roma tomatoes |
|
|
| 1/2 small |
purple cabbage |
sliced |
|
| 2 medium |
avocado |
sliced |
|
| 1/2, diced |
red onion |
|
|
| 1/2 bunch, longer stems removed |
cilantro |
|
|
| 4 oz or 1 cup, grated |
Cotija cheese |
|
|
| 1, cut into 8 wedges |
lime |
to serve |
|
| 1 tsp |
salt |
|
|
| 1/4 tsp |
black pepper |
|
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Line a large baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner. In a small dish, combine seasonings: 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
-
Step 2:
Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of the tilapia.
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Step 3:
Lightly drizzle fish with olive oil and dot each piece with butter. Bake at 375˚F for 20-25 minutes. To brown edges, broil for an additional 3-5 minutes if desired.
-
Step 4:
To serve the tacos, quickly toast the corn tortillas on a large dry skillet or griddle over medium/high heat.
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Step 5:
To assemble the tacos: start with pieces of fish, then add remaining ingredients, finishing with a generous sprinkle of Cotija cheese and the prepared taco sauce. Serve with a fresh lime wedge to squeeze over tacos.
Fish Taco Sauce
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1/2 cup |
sour cream |
|
|
| 1/3 cup |
Mayo |
|
|
| 2 Tbsp, from 1 medium lime |
lime juice |
|
|
| 1 tsp |
garlic powder |
|
|
| 1 tsp, or to taste |
Sriracha sauce |
|
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Combine all taco sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended. (Tips: Using a squeeze bottle to serve makes it feel like dining out.)
Additional Information
Notes: The taco sauce, which is a garlic lime crema, is adapted from a recipe on All Recipes by Kaylee and is essential for the complete flavor experience.
