Crispy Baked Fish Tacos
User Reviews
4.3
42 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crispy Baked Fish Tacos
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Try something healthy and delicious for Taco Tuesday! These tacos are easy to make and loaded with flavor and texture!
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Ingredients
For The Fish
- ⅓ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup Wondra flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound tilapia fillets or other firm whitefish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- spritz vegetable spray
For the Tangy Garlic Herb Crema
- 8 ounces sour cream I used fat free
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 lime zested
For Tacos:
- 8-10 small tortillas (flour or corn), heated through in the oven or in a dry pan.
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 cup green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- ¾ cup salsa verde or other salsa
- 1 cup queso fresco crumbled (optional)
- lime cut into wedges
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Instructions
For The Fish
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Place a metal rack over a baking sheet and spray the rack with vegetable spray. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, Wondra flour, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut the fish fillets into fingers and brush with the olive oil. Toss the fish fingers a few at a time into the flour mixture until well coated. Transfer fish to the baking rack. Spray the top of the fish lightly with vegetable spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and done.
For The Tangy Garlic Herb Crema
- In a blender, combine the cilantro, garlic and lime zest. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the sour cream and blend until garlic and herbs are well incorporated and crema is slightly green in tint. Transfer to a serving bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
For The Tacos:
- To build the tacos, fill the tortilla with 1-2 pieces of crispy fish and top with shredded cabbage, sprigs of cilantro, queso fresco, salsa verde and Tangy Garlic Herb Crema
Notes
- You can make fish tacos with any firm white fish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
955mg
(40%)
Potassium
721mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1400IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
27.1mg
(30%)
Calcium
274mg
(27%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 955mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1400IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 27.1mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 274mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
42 reviews
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