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Mexican Fish Tacos with Zesty Lime Cream

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Delicious gluten-free Mexican fish tacos featuring seasoned fish fillets drizzled with zesty lime cream and topped with fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb White Fish Fillets (Cod, Mahi-Mahi, or Tilapia)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 limes (juice and zest)
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 8 pieces Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • Optional Toppings (Avocado slices, hot sauce, or pickled onions)

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Pat the fish fillets dry and place them on a plate. Drizzle olive oil over the fish.
  3. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper over the fish. Rub the spices evenly into the fillets.
  4. Place the seasoned fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet and let rest.
  5. In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth, then stir in cilantro and mix well.
  6. Warm tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Assemble tacos with shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and red onion. Flake cooked fish on top.
  8. Drizzle zesty lime crema over each taco and top with additional cilantro or optional toppings.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check labels for hidden gluten.

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