21 Easy Fish Tacos for Busy Nights and Hungry Families

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Spicy Fish Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Crema

spicy fish tacos in soft shells with jalepenos and cabbage

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb white fish (tilapia, cod, or haddock)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tortillas and shredded lettuce or slaw

Instructions:

  1. Rub fish with oil and seasonings. Cook in skillet over medium heat until flaky, 3–4 minutes per side.
  2. Blend sour cream, jalapeño, and lime juice for crema.
  3. Warm tortillas and fill with fish, slaw or lettuce, and crema.

Tip: Want less spice? Use half a jalapeño and swap cayenne for smoked paprika.

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21 Easy Fish Tacos for Busy Nights and Hungry Families

Spicy Fish Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Crema

spicy fish tacos in soft shells with jalepenos and cabbage

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb white fish (tilapia, cod, or haddock)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tortillas and shredded lettuce or slaw

Instructions:

  1. Rub fish with oil and seasonings. Cook in skillet over medium heat until flaky, 3–4 minutes per side.
  2. Blend sour cream, jalapeño, and lime juice for crema.
  3. Warm tortillas and fill with fish, slaw or lettuce, and crema.

Tip: Want less spice? Use half a jalapeño and swap cayenne for smoked paprika.