Zesty Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Mayo

Dive into the world of vibrant flavors with these Zesty Fish Tacos, perfectly paired with a creamy Cilantro Lime Mayo that elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness. This recipe uses tilapia but can easily be adapted to suit your fish preference. Whether it's for a family dinner or a festive gathering, these tacos are sure to impress!

Ingredients

For the Cilantro Lime Mayo:
🥄 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellman's)
🌿 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥣 1/4 cup sour cream
🍋 1 tablespoon lime juice
🧂 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

For the Salad:
🥬 1 cup lettuce, shredded
🍅 1 tomato, diced
🥒 1 cucumber, sliced
🧅 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
🌿 1/2 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tacos:
🐟 4 tilapia fillets
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🥄 1 tablespoon olive oil
🌽 8 small corn tortillas

Instructions

1- Prepare the Cilantro Lime Mayo:

• In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, sour cream, lime juice, and sea salt.
• Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.

2- Prepare the Salad:

• In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced cucumber, and red onion.
• Season with salt and black pepper. Toss until well mixed. Set aside.

3- Cook the Fish:

• Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and let rest.

4- Assemble the Tacos:

• Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over low heat or in a microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel.
• Spread a generous amount of the cilantro lime mayo on each tortilla.
• Add a piece of tilapia and top with the prepared salad.
• Drizzle a little more of the cilantro lime mayo over everything for extra flavor.

5- Serving:

• Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the burst of flavors!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450
Proteins: 32g
Fats: 28g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment: Blender, large skillet, mixing bowl, serving platter

Cooking Tips:

• For extra crispiness, you may opt to lightly batter and fry the fish fillets.

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Zesty Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Mayo