Savory Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos Recipe

Experience a taste of the South with these vibrant and flavorful Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos! Inspired by a 2003 Southern Living Cookoff recipe, this dish is quick, easy, and bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Perfectly pan-seared fish fillets are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a creamy cilantro-lime sauce, ripe tomatoes, creamy guacamole, and your favorite salsa. A fiesta in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 409.5 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Savory Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos

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How to Make Savory Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Coat fish fillets (about 1 pound) evenly with the cilantro-lime mixture.
  3. Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
  4. Place fish fillets in the skillet. Top each fillet with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro.
  5. Sauté for 4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the fish cooks, warm tortillas according to package directions.
  7. Divide the cooked fish evenly among the warm tortillas.
  8. Drizzle generously with the cilantro-lime sauce (recipe below).
  9. Top with shredded cheese (about 1/2 cup), diced tomatoes (about 1/2 cup), guacamole (about 1/2 cup), and your favorite salsa (about 1/2 cup).
  10. Fold the tacos in half and serve immediately.
  11. **Cilantro-Lime Sauce:**
  12. Combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender.
  13. Process until smooth.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

17g

Carbs

11g