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Zesty Lime Fish Tacos

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Quick and easy zesty lime fish tacos with a fresh lime marinade, flaky white fish, and crunchy cabbage slaw. Perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, mahi-mahi), skin removed
  • 2 limes, juiced (plus zest from one lime)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas, softened
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse fish fillets and pat dry. Cut into 3-4 inch pieces.
  2. In a bowl, combine lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add fish pieces to marinade and coat well. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, no longer.
  4. While fish marinates, mix green and red cabbage, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss well.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side. Wrap in a towel to keep warm.
  6. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and flaky. Cook in batches if needed.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing fish on tortillas, topping with cabbage slaw and avocado slices. Squeeze fresh lime wedge over each taco before serving.

Notes

Do not marinate fish longer than 20 minutes to avoid mushy texture. Pat fish dry before marinating for better sear. Warm tortillas just before serving to keep soft. Optional: add crushed tortilla chips or toasted pepitas for extra crunch. Can grill fish for smoky flavor.

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