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three fish tacos lined up in a wide row on corn tortillas, flaky seasoned fish, crunchy cabbage slaw, drizzled crema, and cilantro, lime wedges scattered around, on a bright plate over a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Fish Tacos

Seasoned flaky white fish in soft tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage slaw and zesty crema.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb white fish fillets
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat the fish dry and season both sides with chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the fish for three minutes per side until flaky.
  3. Stir the sour cream with the lime juice to make a quick crema.
  4. Toss the shredded cabbage with a little of the crema for the slaw.
  5. Warm the tortillas, then flake the fish into them.
  6. Top with the slaw, a drizzle of crema, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Char the tortillas over an open flame for extra smoky flavor.