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Crispy Fish Tacos with Avocado Sauce and Cilantro Slaw


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4.9 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Tara Noland
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Delight in these Mexican-inspired fish tacos featuring spiced tilapia, creamy avocado sauce, and a refreshing cilantro slaw.


Ingredients

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  • 4 Tilapia fillets
  • Ancho chile powder, to taste (3/4 tsp.)
  • Garlic powder, to taste (1/2 tsp.)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • 8 Corn tortillas
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 cup Shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Season the tilapia fillets with ancho chile powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the tilapia fillets until crispy and cooked through.
  3. In a blender, combine avocado, sour cream, and lime juice to make the avocado sauce.
  4. In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro to make the slaw.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing a piece of fish on each tortilla, topping with slaw, and drizzling with avocado sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 25