Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos with Queso Fresco Crema

== Nutritional Information == {| class="wikitable" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px; width: 280px;" |+ Per Serving (2 Tacos) |- ! Nutrient !! Amount !! % Daily Value* |- | Calories || 280 kcal || 14% |- | Total Fat || 9g || 12% |- |    Saturated Fat || 3g || 15% |- | Cholesterol || 45mg || 15% |- | Sodium || 680mg || 30% |- | Total Carbohydrates || 26g || 9% |- |    Dietary Fiber || 4g || 14% |- |    Total Sugars || 2g || 4% |- | Protein || 24g || 48% |- | colspan="3" style="font-size: 0.8em; color: #555; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;" | *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Estimates include corn tortillas. |}

Ingredients

=== For the Fish === {| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;" ! Item !! Quantity !! Notes |- | Tilapia fillets || 5 || |- | Olive oil || 1-2 tbsp || For pan frying |- | Lemon pepper seasoning || As needed || |}

=== Fish Seasoning === {| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;" ! 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 === {| 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 || |}

=== 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 || |}

To Serve

Tortillas

Sriracha sauce

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 while you prepare the fish. Mix Crema: Whisk together the crumbled queso fresco, milk, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.

2. Cooking the Fish

Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season: Place the tilapia fillets in the pan and sprinkle each side generously with the lemon pepper seasoning. Cook: Fry until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (about 3-4 minutes per side).

3. Final Assembly

Toss: Once the fish is done, transfer the fillets to a clean bowl. Add the pre-mixed fish seasonings and toss/mix until the fish is broken up and well-coated. Serve: Portion the seasoned fish into tortillas. Top with the slaw, a drizzle of the queso fresco crema, and sriracha sauce to taste.