Delicious and Easy Fish Tacos

Fish tacos are so easy to make and something family and friends can customize to their taste. The time consuming part is the prep, which can easily be done in advance. The 313 Urban soft corn tortillas are some of the best pre-made tortillas we’ve ever had! 

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Ingredients

Instructions

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

  • 4 portions cod or other whitefish, about 4-6 oz each, skin and bones removed. 
  • 1 t olive oil or olive oil spray
  • 8-12 313 Urban Tortillas soft corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced thinly
  • 2 limes wedged
  • Purple cabbage slaw
  • 2 t chili powder
  • 1/2 t paprika
    • Sub in 1/4 t smoked paprika for a smoky taste, but use sparingly, it is potent. 
  • ½ t cumin
  • ½ t garlic powder
  • 1/4 t salt
  • ½ t pepper
  • Desired taco toppings
  1. Heat oven to 425
  2. Make slaw & lime crema
  3. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.​
  4. Cut the fish filets into “taco sized” portions (approx. 8-12 pieces) and line them up on a foil or parchment lined sheet tray. Spray or brush lightly with olive oil and season evenly.
  5. Bake in 425 oven for 10-12 minutes or until fish reaches 140 f. While the fish is cooking, heat the tortillas. Wrap in damp paper towels or kitchen towel and microwave until thoroughly warm, about 2 minutes
  6. Remove fish from oven and squeeze lime over top
  7. Slice avocado
  8. Serve the fish, tortillas, and toppings and everyone can assemble to taste. Be sure to include extra lime wedges. 

CABBAGE SLAW

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 oz (about 1/4 head) purple or green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 of a jalapeno, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lime, more to taste
  • 1 T. mild olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • Cilantro to taste

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Adjust lime, salt, and jalapeno so it tastes tangy & zippy. Double the recipe if you want extra on the side. 

LIME CREMA

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1/2 – 1 lime, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Water, to thin to drizzle consistency

DIRECTIONS

  • Mix everything but water in a small bowl- add water slowly until you can drizzle. 

PREP AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS

If you’re short on time, use these instructions to prepare as much as possible in advance.

  • Make the slaw and crema the day of, anytime. Refrigerate until shortly before dinner. 
  • Step 4 can be done the day of, anytime. Refrigerate until shortly before you cook it. 
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