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The Best Cod Fish Tacos

The Best Cod Fish Tacos


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tacos 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

Spicy Cod Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and a Creamy Fish Sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb skinless cod fillet
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 tbsp jalapenos, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 68 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Step: To marinate the fish, combine oil, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt. Add the fish fillet and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step: Meanwhile make the sauce by combining the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and salt. Mix them until creamy and smooth and set aside.
  3. Step: Combine the “to make slaw” ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  4. Step: Heat a skillet and place the marinated fish. Sear the fish and cook for 3-5 minutes until the fish is completely done. Remove the fish fillets to a plate and break them into chunks.
  5. Step: To assemble the tortillas; char the corn tortillas on an open flame. Place the tortilla on a plate, add some chunks of fish, add a tablespoon of slaw and drizzle the prepared sauce on top.
  6. Step: Garnish with jalapenos and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Assemble your Cod Fish Tacos, wrap them in plastic wrap, and then put them in a food storage container with a lid. Store the tacos in your refrigerator for up to three days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 52 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 3 mg

Keywords: cod, creamy slaw, fish taco sauce, fish taco slaw, fish tacos, healthy fish tacos