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Crispy Baked Fish Tacos

Try something healthy and delicious for Taco Tuesday!  These tacos are easy to make and loaded with flavor and texture!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 492 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

For The Fish
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°.  Place a metal rack over a baking sheet and spray the rack with vegetable spray.  Set aside.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, Wondra flour, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.  Set aside.
  3. 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
  1. 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:
  1. 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

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

% 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.