Fish Tacos + Creamy Lime Mustard Sauce
These easy Fish Tacos are a perfectly balanced blend of crunchy, crispy and creamy goodness that will have you wanting tacos every day of the week, not just on Tuesday!
Servings: 6 Tacos
Ingredients
For The Fish
- 1 pound white fish fillets, such as Tilapia
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 to 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Red Cabbage Slaw, for garnish, or you can use salad greens
For The Creamy Lime Mustard Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white wine, or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1 lime
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
For The Fish
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Place fillets in a baking dish.
- Drizzle fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake fillets for 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
For The Sauce
- While the fish is cooking, prepare the Creamy Lime Mustard Sauce and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add diced onions and cook over medium-high heat until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in the garlic and continue to cook for 20 seconds or until fragrant.
- Whisk in the white wine, dijon mustard, lime zest, and lime juice; cook until reduced by half; about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add chili powder, whisk in the whipping cream, and continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Assemble The Tacos
- Warm the tortillas by heating a medium frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tortilla at a time, flipping to warm both sides.
- Break up the cooked fish with a fork and place it in a warm tortilla.
- Top it with cabbage slaw or salad greens.
- Add the creamy lime mustard sauce.
- Serve.
Notes
- Fish Selection: Choose mild white fish like tilapia, cod, or haddock.
- Fresh is Best: Use fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro.
- Experiment with Spices: Try chili powder, cumin, or smoked paprika for extra zing.
- Add Crunch: Include a slaw or shredded cabbage for a contrasting texture.
- Make Ahead: Prep the fish and sauce in advance for easy assembly.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat your tortillas before serving.
- Don't Skip the Sauce: A good sauce ties all the flavors together. Our zesty, creamy recipe does the trick!
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
