Fish Tacos

Spiced fish, tangy crema, fresh slaw

Prep: Cook: Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs firm white fish (mahi, cod, tilapia)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • Corn tortillas
  • Cilantro, lime, salsa

Instructions

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  1. Mix mayo, lime juice, hot sauce for crema.
  2. Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt.
  3. Pat fish dry. Cut into strips. Toss with oil and spices.
  4. Cook fish over high heat per side until just cooked.
  5. Warm tortillas.
  6. Serve fish in tortillas with cabbage, crema, cilantro, lime.

Notes

  • Mahi or cod hold up best.
  • Don't overcook - fish should just flake.

Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)