Quick Fish Tacos with Toasted Corn and Avocado Lime Cream

Name: Quick Fish Tacos with Toasted Corn and Avocado Lime Cream
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mexicana
Ingredients: 1.1 lb firm white fish fillets; 8 count small corn tortillas; 1 cup corn kernels; 2 cups red cabbage; 1 whole ripe avocado; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 whole lime; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp honey; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup red onion

Fast, flavor-packed tacos with pan-seared fish, toasted corn, crunchy red cabbage, and a silky avocado lime cream. An original dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

12 minPrep

15 minCook

27 minTotal

4Servings

High ProteinGluten-Free

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g firm white fish fillets (en trozos large; por ejemplo merluza, bacalao or tilapia)
8 unit small corn tortillas (5 to 6 in)
150 g corn kernels (fresh, congelado and descongelado, or of lata escurrido)
120 g red cabbage (finely grated)
1 unit ripe avocado (medium)
120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
2 unit lime (zest fina of 1 and juice of 2)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
4 g smoked paprika (for sazonar the pescado)
2 g ground cumin (for sazonar the pescado)
2 g garlic powder (divided)
10 ml honey (for equilibrar the cream)
15 g fresh cilantro (chopped, more extra for servir)
6 g salt (or to taste, divided)
1 g black pepper (or to taste)
1 g red pepper flakes (optional)
60 g red onion (thinly sliced finas)

Nutrition facts

per serving

390 kcal

Calories

26 g

Protein

28 g

Carbs

19 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

22 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyFish

Instructions

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1. In a medium bowl, toss the red cabbage and red onion with 1 tablespoon of lime juice, a pinch of salt, and half of the cilantro. Mix well and let it sit while you prepare the rest.
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2. In another bowl, mash the avocado with the Greek yogurt, lime zest, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, honey, half of the garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until thick and smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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3. Pat the firm white fish pieces dry with paper towels. Season them with the smoked paprika, ground cumin, remaining garlic powder, half of the remaining salt, black pepper, and, if using, the red pepper flakes.
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4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the corn kernels. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is toasted in spots. Transfer to a plate.
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5. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and cook the fish for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and it flakes easily. The internal temperature should reach 63°C / 145°F.
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6. Warm the corn tortillas directly in a dry skillet or over a flame for 20 to 30 seconds per side until flexible and lightly toasted. If using the oven, warm them together wrapped in foil at 180°C / 350°F for 5 minutes.
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7. Gently break the cooked fish into large chunks. Spread the avocado lime cream over the tortillas, then top with the fish, toasted corn, and the red cabbage-onion mixture. Finish with the remaining cilantro and a few extra drops of lime juice.
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8. Serve immediately while the tortillas are warm and the fish is freshly cooked.

Chef tips

For the best texture, do not move the fish too much in the skillet; this helps it brown nicely. If the cream is too thick, loosen it with 1 or 2 teaspoons of water or extra lime juice.

Substitutions

You can swap the white fish for cubed salmon, adjusting the cooking time as needed. Greek yogurt can be replaced with sour cream, and cilantro can be swapped for parsley for a milder flavor.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
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