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Fish Tacos

"Crispy pan-fried fish, crunchy slaw, zippy lime crema — taco Tuesday just got a Costco-sized upgrade."

Fish Tacos
Prep 15 min
Cook 10 min
Servings4
Cost $3.50/serving
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The Game Plan

  1. Thaw tilapia if frozen (quickest: submerge sealed bag in cold water for 20 minutes). Pat fillets completely dry.

  2. Mix cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat both sides of each fillet with the spice mix.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fillets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Break into large chunks.

  4. Make the lime crema: stir together sour cream, mayo, and half the lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt.

  5. Toss shredded cabbage with remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt.

  6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side.

  7. Build tacos: tortilla, cabbage slaw, fish chunks, drizzle of lime crema, cilantro, and hot sauce.

The Day 2 Evolution

Make a fish taco bowl over rice with all the toppings

Flake leftover fish into a quesadilla with cheese and salsa

Toss fish chunks into a salad with the lime crema as dressing

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