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Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

20 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla$15.50340 cal · 32g protein

Ingredients

  • mahi-mahi or cod fillets1½ lb
  • corn tortillas12 count
  • green cabbage½ head
  • fresh lime2
  • fresh cilantro1 bunch
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • cumin1 tsp
  • mayonnaise¼ cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Thinly slice cabbage and toss with juice from 1 lime, a pinch of salt, and set aside; chop cilantro leaves and set aside.

  2. 2

    Season fish with cumin, salt, and pepper, then sear skin-side up in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes; flip and cook 2 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  3. 3

    Warm tortillas over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 10 seconds per side, then place 3 on each plate.

  4. 4

    Divide fish among tortillas and top each with cabbage slaw, cilantro, and a small dollop of lime-cilantro mayo (mix mayo with juice from remaining lime and 1 tablespoon cilantro).

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with lime wedges.