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== Fish Tacos with Queso Fresco Crema == | == Fish Tacos with Queso Fresco Crema == | ||
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=== Ingredients === | === Ingredients === | ||
{| class="wikitable" ! Category !! Item !! Quantity |- | rowspan="3" | '''For the Fish''' | {| 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 === | ||
'''Prepare Seasoning:''' In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside. | '''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. | ||
'''Make the Slaw:''' Combine the shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Toss well and let sit so the flavors develop. | '''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. | ||
'''Prep the Crema:''' In a separate container, mix the crumbled queso fresco, milk, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth. | '''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. | ||
'''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 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. | ||
'''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. | '''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. | '''Assemble:''' Serve the seasoned fish in tortillas topped with the slaw, queso fresco crema, and a drizzle of sriracha. | ||
=== Nutritional Information | === Nutritional Information === {| class="wikitable" ! Metric !! Amount |- | '''Calories''' || ~280 kcal |- | '''Cholesterol''' || ~45 mg |- | '''Sodium''' || ~680 mg |- | '''Protein''' || ~24 g |- | '''Total Fat''' || ~9 g |} | ||
Revision as of 01:26, 8 February 2026
For the fish
- 5 talipia filates
- olive oil
- lemon pepper seasoning
fish seasoning
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 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
- 2 cups shreadded cabbage
- 1/4 cup diced cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Queso Fresco Crema
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled 1 1/2 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika
to serve
tortillias siriacha sauce
Dircetions
- cook the fish filetes in olive oil, sprinkle each side generously with the lemon pepper
- mix up the other fish seasonings
- when the fish is done mix it all up in a bowl with the fish seasonings
- make the slaw
- make the queso fresco crema
- dish it out
Fish Tacos with Queso Fresco Crema
Ingredients
Directions
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. === Nutritional Information === {| class="wikitable" ! Metric !! Amount |- | Calories || ~280 kcal |- | Cholesterol || ~45 mg |- | Sodium || ~680 mg |- | Protein || ~24 g |- | Total Fat || ~9 g |}