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Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 9/08/16Updated: 1/24/23

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Even non fish eaters are going to love these fish tacos with jalapeno lime sauce!

Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce

I love getting packages in the mail.  I especially love them when they contain a cookbook written by one of my friends.  When my friend Mary’s cookbook The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook  arrived I couldn’t wait to dig in.  Does anyone else love reading cookbooks in bed?!  I marked the recipes I wanted to try and had a hard time deciding which one to try first.

Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce

There are many things I love about Mary’s cookbook but one of them is that the cookbook is full of simple, family friendly recipes that are perfect for weeknight cooking.  I’m a big proponate of the family dinner table and the importance of eating dinner together as a family.  In fact, I started a Facebook Group that is dedicated to helping and encouraging people to eat dinner as a family.  This cookbook can help that family dinner table happen.

The first recipe I decided to try was the one for fish tacos with  jalapeno lime sauce.  We are big taco fans at our house so this one was at the top of the list.

Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce

One of the things I love about this recipe is how easy it is.  The recipe can be found in the  15 – 25 minute section of the cookbook.  If  you have non fish eaters at your house I encourage you to give it a try anyway.  Mary says her non fish eaters love this.  I am not a big fish eater either  but I loved it too!

Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce

The recipe uses a nice light white fish – either code or tilapia.  I used tilapia.  It seasonsed perfectly with some cumin and smoked paprika and then cooked up quickly ( 5 minutes) in some olive oil.  If you don’t have smoked paprika, get yourself some.  There is a difference from regular paprika and the flavor is amazing. The fish turns out light and flaky.  The jalapeno lime sauce gives the tacos some great added flavor.  Add a little red cabbage and fresh cilantro on top along with a squeeze of fresh lime and you’ve got an amazing dinner in under 30 minutes!  More like under 20 minutes!

Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce

Jalapeño Lime Sauce Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Fish Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Sauce

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Crispy Fish Tacos served with a delicious jalapeño lime sauce.
serves: 4 servings
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:5 minutes
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Total:15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb. cod or tilapia or 4 4 oz. fillets
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Jalapeno Lime Sauce

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice about 1/2 large lime
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp finely minced jalapeno
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt

Garnish

  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup finely shredded red or napa cabbage
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 large lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  • In a small dish, stir together the salt, cumin, paprika and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the fish on both sides with the mixture.
  • Head oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. (I used my cast iron pan)
  • Arrange the fish across the pan and let it cook, without touching it for 2 minutes.
  • Slide a thin spatula under the fish and flip.
  • Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  • Fish is done when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove the cooked fish to a plate.
  • Use two forks to flake it apart gently, leavingh plenty of bite size pieces.

Jalapeno Lime Sauce

  • Make while fish is cooking or ahead of time and refrigerate. Stir together the all sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • To serve, place a scoop of fish on each tortilla. Top with the cabbage and drizzle with sauce.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates: 33g (11%) Protein: 28g (56%) Fat: 21g (32%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 67mg (22%) Sodium: 897mg (39%) Potassium: 523mg (15%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 435IU (9%) Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) Calcium: 105mg (11%) Iron: 3mg (17%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Dish
Cuisine:American
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  1. RedBlueSpice says

    Posted on 11/23 at 4:56 pm

    This was so much like the fish tacos I had on the coast many, many years ago that wowed me! I’ve been searching ever since to figure out how to make it! And this recipe made my fish taco dreams come true! The whole family loved it, even the pickiest eater! And it is quick to make! I love reading cookbooks, in bed also! Thank you Mary and thank you Leigh Ann for posting!

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  2. Mary Younkin says

    Posted on 9/8 at 4:30 pm

    I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying the cookbook and that you liked the fish tacos! Your photos are gorgeous. Thanks so very much, Leigh Anne!

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/8 at 4:52 pm

      We are loving it and can’t wait to try more recipes!

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