Description
Bring a burst of vibrant flavors to your table with these Easy Fish Tacos! Tender, pan-fried tilapia, zesty cabbage slaw, and a creamy lime dressing come together in soft tortillas for a refreshing, satisfying meal. Perfect for taco night, these tacos are quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- Reduced-fat sour cream: ¼ cup
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: To taste
- Ground black pepper: To taste
- Jalapeño pepper (halved): 1
- Shredded red cabbage: 2 ½ cups
- Green onions (thinly sliced): 4
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Tilapia fillets (cut into strips): 1 pound
- Flour tortillas (6-inch): 8
- Fresh cilantro (chopped): ½ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing
- In a large bowl, mix the sour cream and lime juice until smooth.
- Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Reserve half the mixture in a separate bowl for serving.
2. Make the Cabbage Slaw
- Finely mince half the jalapeño (reserve the other half).
- Toss the shredded red cabbage, sliced green onions, and minced jalapeño into the remaining sour cream mixture. Mix well until the slaw is evenly coated.
3. Cook the Fish
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the reserved jalapeño half for extra flavor.
- Season the tilapia strips with salt and pepper.
- Pan-fry the fish in batches, cooking each side for 5-6 minutes or until golden and flaky. Discard the jalapeño half after cooking.
4. Warm the Tortillas
Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a dry skillet until pliable.
5. Assemble the Tacos
- Fill each tortilla with a few strips of cooked fish.
- Top with the cabbage slaw, a drizzle of the reserved sour cream dressing, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Fish Alternatives: Cod, mahi-mahi, or halibut are excellent substitutes for tilapia.
- Spice Level: Remove the jalapeño seeds for a milder flavor or add extra for more heat.
- Storage: Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Reheat the fish and tortillas before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: an-Frying