Healthy Baja Fish Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh cod fillets
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (for slaw)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (for slaw)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (for sauce)
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced thin
- Fresh cilantro, small handful
- Lime wedges for serving
- Sliced jalapeño, optional
Instructions
- Toss shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and grated carrot together in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayo, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour over cabbage and toss to coat. Refrigerate while you cook the fish.
- Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pat fish fillets completely dry with paper towels.
- Rub the spice mix all over both sides of the fillets. Squeeze half the lime over the top and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the fish. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Do not move the fish around while it cooks.
- While fish cooks, stir together Greek yogurt, mayo, hot sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt for the sauce. Taste and adjust heat as needed.
- Warm corn tortillas over a gas flame with tongs for 20 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Flake the cooked fish into rough pieces. Build each taco with fish, slaw, avocado slices, a drizzle of sauce, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
Always pat your fish fillets completely dry before seasoning. Moisture on the surface prevents a proper sear and you'll end up with steamed fish instead of that golden, flavorful crust that makes these tacos worth eating.