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The Best Cod Fish Tacos

Spicy Cod Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and a Creamy Fish Sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories: 110 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

To marinade fish
  • 1 lb skinless cod fillet
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt to taste
To make sauce
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp  mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt to taste
To make slaw
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/3 cup  frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 tbsp jalapenos, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste
To serve
  • 6-8 corn tortillas

Instructions

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  1. To marinate the fish, combine oil, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt. Add the fish fillet and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile make the sauce by combining the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and salt. Mix them until creamy and smooth and set aside.
  3. Combine the “to make slaw” ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  4. Heat a skillet and place the marinated fish. Sear the fish and cook for 3-5 minutes until the fish is completely done. Remove the fish fillets to a plate and break them into chunks.
  5. To assemble the tortillas; char the corn tortillas on an open flame. Place the tortilla on a plate, add some chunks of fish, add a tablespoon of slaw and drizzle the prepared sauce on top.
  6. Garnish with jalapenos and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1taco Calories 110kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3259IU (65%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Serving 1taco
Calories 110kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3259IU 65%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.