Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Randy Mayor
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Cumin, coriander, and paprika lend these fish tacos a delightfully warm, smoky flavor. They're the perfect foundation for the zippy sour cream sauce. For an appealing variation, substitute peeled medium shrimp for the snapper or romaine in place of cabbage.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos)
Ingredients
- Crema:
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
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Tacos: - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 pounds red snapper fillets
- Cooking spray
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°.
To prepare crema, combine the first 8 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
To prepare tacos, combine cumin and next 5 ingredients (through garlic powder) in a small bowl; sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of fish. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 9 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Place fish in a bowl; break into pieces with a fork. Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish evenly among tortillas; top each with 1/4 cup cabbage and 1 tablespoon crema.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 394 (14% from fat)
- Fat:
- 6.3g (sat 1.5g,mono 1.5g,poly 1.5g)
- Protein:
- 40.3g
- Carbohydrate:
- 40.1g
- Fiber:
- 5.5g
- Cholesterol:
- 70mg
- Iron:
- 3.5mg
- Sodium:
- 857mg
- Calcium:
- 233mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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My husband and I love this recipe. I use Tilapia and it comes out great. I do ad lib on the spices to increase the flavor on the fish, sometimes adding a dash of low sodium taco seasoning (just a dash, not the whole packet). The Lime-cilantro crema does not get any better than this. It absolutely makes the dish! It's a great healthy week night dish.09/28/09
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I agree with everyone about the fish rub, it's nothing special. I also didn't have the corriander for it, which may have helped a little, but the flavor profile didn't mesh well with the crema...which was wonderful. This was a very simple recipe to make. I wasn't sure what we were going to have, found this recipe, and had dinner on the table 20 minutes later. I tossed the slaw in the crema and also added a little jalapeno and Tapatio for some spice. If you are going to toss the cabbage in with the crema, do it first and let it sit for a few minutes.08/22/09




