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Fish Tacos served and ready to eat

Fish Tacos

Crispy or grilled fish in warm tortillas with crunchy slaw and a zingy lime crema — fresh and light.

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15 minPrep
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10 minCook
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4Serves
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EasyLevel
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Ingredients

  • 500g white fish fillets
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 8 small tortillas
  • For the slaw: 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 carrot, juice of 1 lime
  • For the crema: 4 tbsp soured cream, 1 tbsp lime juice, pinch of salt
  • Coriander and lime to serve

Instructions

  1. Season the fish with cumin, paprika and salt.
  2. Pan-fry in oil for 3-4 minutes a side until cooked and flaky.
  3. Mix the slaw and the lime crema separately.
  4. Warm the tortillas.
  5. Flake the fish into the tortillas, top with slaw, crema and coriander.
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Tara’s tips

  • Don't overcook the fish — pull it off as soon as it flakes.
  • The slaw and crema balance the warm fish beautifully.

Serving suggestions

  • Squeeze of lime is essential.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Battered fish?

Yes — a light beer batter makes a crispier taco.

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