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By alexisstheo
Epic Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema
9 steps
Prep:20minCook:10min
These Baja Fish Tacos loaded with cilantro lime slaw, zesty Avocado Crema and fresh Pico de Gallo! The perfect healthy dinner recipe everyone in your family will love!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:28:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories237.7 kcal (12%)
Total Fat7.4 g (11%)
Carbs27.7 g (11%)
Sugars1.4 g (2%)
Protein15.2 g (30%)
Sodium216.1 mg (11%)
Fiber2.7 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
14 servings

2 lbscod filets

2 tablespoonsavocado oil

1 teaspoongarlic powder

1 teaspoonsmoked paprika

½ teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonsea salt

¼ teaspoonancho chili powder

¼ teaspoonground black pepper

16corn tortillas

cooking spray

pico de gallo
optional, fresh

2 cupsgreen cabbage
thinly sliced

2 cupspurple cabbage
thinly sliced

2 tablespoonslime juice

¼ cupfresh cilantro
chopped

1 teaspoonhoney

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

2avocados

1garlic clove

¼ cupfresh cilantro

¼ teaspooncumin

⅛ teaspoonred pepper flakes

1 ½ tablespoonlime juice

2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar

1 tablespoonolive oil

salt
to taste
Instructions
Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw:
Step 1
To a large bowl, add green cabbage, purple cabbage, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt and pepper. Gently toss to coat and set aside.
Avocado Crema:
Step 2
To a food processor add, avocado, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, 1.5 tablespoons of lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt. Blend until smooth and looks like a puree or dressing. Set aside.
Baja Fish Tacos:
Step 3
To a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to blend everything together.
Step 4
Season both sides of cod with spice blend and gently rub in.
Step 5
Heat a large non-skillet skillet to medium high heat.
Step 6
Add avocado oil to pan once hot and immediately add season cod. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes. (the cod is done when it is still white in the center and gently flakes apart)
Step 7
Remove cod from pan and set on a plate to rest.
Step 8
To heat corn tortillas: heat a skillet to medium high heat, spray both sides of tortilla with cooking spray and cook for 1-2 minutes on either side until browned.
Step 9
Assemble Baja Fish Tacos: To one heated corn tortilla add 2 tablespoons of avocado crema, 1/3 cup slaw, 2 oz. of cod and (optional) pico de gallo.
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