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==For the fish==
[[Category:Cooking]]
*5 talipia filates
[[Category:Fish Recipes]]
*olive oil
[[Category:Savory Recipes]]
*lemon pepper seasoning


==fish seasoning ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; background-color: #f9f9f9;"
*1 tsp chilli powder
| '''Difficulty:''' Easy || '''Prep:''' 15 mins || '''Cook:''' 10 mins || '''Yield:''' 5-6 Tacos
*1 tsp peprika
|}
*1/2 tsp cumin
*1/2 tsp garlic powder
*1/2 tsp onion powder
*1/2 tsp salt
*1/4 tsp black pepper


==slaw==
== Nutritional Information ==
*2 cups shreadded cabbage
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
*1/4 cup diced cilantro
! Calories !! Total Fat !! Cholesterol !! Sodium !! Protein !! Fiber
*1 tbsp lime juice
|-
*1 tsp honey
| ~280 kcal || 9g || 45mg || 680mg || 24g || 4g
*1/2 tsp salt
|}
*1/2 tsp black pepper
''*Estimates based on a serving of 2 tacos with corn tortillas.''


==Queso Fresco Crema==
== Ingredients ==
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 1/2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika


==to serve==
=== For the Fish ===
tortillias
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;"
siriacha sauce
! Item !! Quantity !! Notes
|-
| Tilapia fillets || 5 ||
|-
| Olive oil || As needed ||
|-
| Lemon pepper seasoning || As needed ||
|}


==Dircetions==
=== Fish Seasoning ===
#cook the fish filetes in olive oil, sprinkle each side generously with the lemon pepper
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;"
#mix up the other fish seasonings
! Item !! Quantity !! Notes
#when the fish is done mix it all up in a bowl with the fish seasonings
|-
#make the slaw
| Chili powder || 1 tsp ||
#make the queso fresco crema
|-
#dish it out
| Paprika || 1 tsp ||
|-
| Cumin || 1/2 tsp ||
|-
| Garlic powder || 1/2 tsp ||
|-
| Onion powder || 1/2 tsp ||
|-
| Salt || 1/2 tsp ||
|-
| Black pepper || 1/4 tsp ||
|}


== Fish Tacos with Queso Fresco Crema ==
=== Slaw ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;"
! Item !! Quantity !! Notes
|-
| Shredded cabbage || 2 cups ||
|-
| Diced cilantro || 1/4 cup ||
|-
| Lime juice || 1 tbsp ||
|-
| Honey || 1 tsp ||
|-
| Salt || 1/2 tsp ||
|-
| Black pepper || 1/2 tsp ||
|}


=== Ingredients ===
=== Queso Fresco Crema ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;"
! Item !! Quantity !! Notes
|-
| Queso fresco || 1/2 cup || Crumbled
|-
| Milk || 1 1/2 tbsp ||
|-
| Garlic powder || 1/2 tsp ||
|-
| Paprika || 1/2 tsp ||
|}


{| class="wikitable" ! Category !! Item !! Quantity |- | rowspan="3" | '''For the Fish''' | Tilapia fillets || 5 count |- | Olive oil || As needed |- | Lemon pepper seasoning || To taste |- | rowspan="7" | '''Fish Seasoning''' | Chili powder || 1 tsp |- | Paprika || 1 tsp |- | Cumin || 1/2 tsp |- | Garlic powder || 1/2 tsp |- | Onion powder || 1/2 tsp |- | Salt || 1/2 tsp |- | Black pepper || 1/4 tsp |- | rowspan="6" | '''Slaw''' | Shredded cabbage || 2 cups |- | Diced cilantro || 1/4 cup |- | Lime juice || 1 tbsp |- | Honey || 1 tsp |- | Salt || 1/2 tsp |- | Black pepper || 1/2 tsp |- | rowspan="4" | '''Queso Fresco Crema''' | Queso fresco, crumbled || 1/2 cup |- | Milk || 1 1/2 tbsp |- | Garlic powder || 1/2 tsp |- | Paprika || 1/2 tsp |- | rowspan="2" | '''To Serve''' | Tortillas || As needed |- | Sriracha sauce || To taste |}
== Directions ==


=== Directions ===
=== 1. Preparation ===
# '''Mix Fish Seasoning:''' In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
# '''Make the Slaw:''' In a medium bowl, mix the shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Let this sit to allow the flavors to marry.
# '''Prepare Crema:''' Whisk the crumbled queso fresco, milk, garlic powder, and paprika together until it reaches a smooth, drizzling consistency.


'''Prepare Seasoning:''' In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
=== 2. Cooking the Fish ===
'''Make the Slaw:''' Combine the shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and let sit so the flavors develop.
# '''Sear:''' Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
'''Prep the Crema:''' In a separate container, mix the crumbled queso fresco, milk, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika until smooth.
# '''Season:''' Add the tilapia fillets. Sprinkle each side generously with the lemon pepper seasoning.
'''Cook the Fish:''' Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season the tilapia fillets generously with lemon pepper on both sides and cook until opaque and flaky.
# '''Cook:''' Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
'''Combine:''' Transfer the cooked fish to a bowl. Add the pre-mixed fish seasonings and toss until the fillets are well-coated and broken into bite-sized pieces.
 
'''Assemble:''' Serve the seasoned fish in tortillas topped with the slaw, queso fresco crema, and a drizzle of sriracha.
=== 3. Finishing & Serving ===
=== Nutritional Information === {| class="wikitable" ! Metric !! Amount |- | '''Calories''' || ~280 kcal |- | '''Cholesterol''' || ~45 mg |- | '''Sodium''' || ~680 mg |- | '''Protein''' || ~24 g |- | '''Total Fat''' || ~9 g |}
# '''Toss:''' Transfer the hot fish to a bowl. Add the pre-mixed fish seasonings and toss until the fillets are broken up into bite-sized pieces and evenly coated.
# '''Assemble:''' Serve in warm tortillas topped with the zesty slaw, a drizzle of the queso fresco crema, and sriracha sauce.

Latest revision as of 01:41, 8 February 2026


Difficulty: Easy Prep: 15 mins Cook: 10 mins Yield: 5-6 Tacos

Nutritional Information

Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Sodium Protein Fiber
~280 kcal 9g 45mg 680mg 24g 4g

*Estimates based on a serving of 2 tacos with corn tortillas.

Ingredients

For the Fish

Item Quantity Notes
Tilapia fillets 5
Olive oil As needed
Lemon pepper seasoning As needed

Fish Seasoning

Item Quantity Notes
Chili powder 1 tsp
Paprika 1 tsp
Cumin 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
Onion powder 1/2 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Black pepper 1/4 tsp

Slaw

Item Quantity Notes
Shredded cabbage 2 cups
Diced cilantro 1/4 cup
Lime juice 1 tbsp
Honey 1 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Black pepper 1/2 tsp

Queso Fresco Crema

Item Quantity Notes
Queso fresco 1/2 cup Crumbled
Milk 1 1/2 tbsp
Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
Paprika 1/2 tsp

Directions

1. Preparation

  1. Mix Fish Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Make the Slaw: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Let this sit to allow the flavors to marry.
  3. Prepare Crema: Whisk the crumbled queso fresco, milk, garlic powder, and paprika together until it reaches a smooth, drizzling consistency.

2. Cooking the Fish

  1. Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season: Add the tilapia fillets. Sprinkle each side generously with the lemon pepper seasoning.
  3. Cook: Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

3. Finishing & Serving

  1. Toss: Transfer the hot fish to a bowl. Add the pre-mixed fish seasonings and toss until the fillets are broken up into bite-sized pieces and evenly coated.
  2. Assemble: Serve in warm tortillas topped with the zesty slaw, a drizzle of the queso fresco crema, and sriracha sauce.
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