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Zesty Fish Tacos with Spicy Sriracha Lime Sauce

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Fresh and flavorful fish tacos made with tender flaky fish, crunchy toppings, and a creamy spicy sriracha lime sauce that’s bright, bold, and satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish dry and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the fish for 3–4 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through.
  4. Remove from the pan and gently break the fish into chunks.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, lime zest, and honey until smooth.
  6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  7. Assemble tacos by adding fish to tortillas, topping with cabbage, red onion, and cilantro.
  8. Drizzle generously with sriracha lime sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
  • Fish can be grilled or baked instead of pan-seared.
  • Keep components separate for best leftovers.
  • Add avocado or radishes for extra crunch.

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