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Fish Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time40 mins

Tacos aren't just for Tuesdays! They are super easy and with the right ingredients, they’re pretty darn healthful. These fish tacos are exactly that – healthy! The smoky flavors of cumin and paprika pair perfectly with this tangy sauce making each bite a perfect balance of flavors!

 1 ½ lbs red snapper filletsor halibut, tilapia, mahi mahi, cod, bass, or catfish
For the crema:
 ¼ cup green onionsthinly sliced
 ½ cup fresh cilantro leavesfinely chopped
 3 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise
 ½ ripe avocadomashed
 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
 1 tsp lime zest
 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
 ¼ tsp salt
 2 garlic clovesminced
For the tacos:
 1 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp coriander
 1 tsp smoked paprika
 ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
 ¼ tsp garlic powder
 salt to taste
 cooking spray
 8 6-inch corn tortillas
 2 cups cabbage (red and green)finely shredded
1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2

Add the mayonnaise, avocado, yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a bowl and mix with a fork to make sure you have a creamy consistency. Add the onion and cilantro and incorporate. Set aside.

3

To prepare the fish, combine the taco spices: cumin, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic and salt in a small bowl and set aside.

4

Place fish on a coated baking sheet (use the cooking spray to lightly dust). Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the fish until completely coated (be generous here – use it all up).

5

Bake fish at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 9 minutes. Test the fish with a fork to see if it pulls away and flakes easily. If so, it’s done. Take out of the oven and break into bite-size pieces with your fork.

6

Warm your tortillas in a pan on high for about 30 seconds on each side and set on a plate.

7

Take two shells and place on a plate. Add a few pieces of fish and top with ¼ cup cabbage mixture and drizzle 1 Tbsp. of the crema on top. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and add a few lime wedges on the side of the plate.

8

NOTES: For the cabbage mixture, you can certainly grab a pre-packaged cole slaw bag if your looking to save a bit of time. Shrimp, chicken, or steak can be substituted for fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 tacos

Servings 4