Quick Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Quick Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons lime juice; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise; 2 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into strips; 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise
2 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into strips
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Mix sour cream and lime juice together in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Reserve about half the mixture in another bowl for serving. Mince half the jalapeno pepper; save other half for later. Toss cabbage, green onions, and minced jalapeno half in remaining sour cream mixture until slaw is well mixed.
2
Heat olive oil and remaining jalapeno half in a large skillet over medium heat; swirl oil to coat skillet evenly. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Pan-fry fish strips in the skillet in 2 batches until fish is golden brown and easily flaked with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes. Discard jalapeno half.
3
Heat tortillas in the microwave on high until warm, 20 to 30 seconds.
4
Serve fish in warmed tortillas topped with cabbage slaw, reserved sour cream mixture, and cilantro.

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons lime juice, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Quick Fish Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Fish Tacos

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