California Fish Tacos

California Fish Tacos are a fresh and vibrant dish featuring lightly battered fish, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime crema, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. This gluten-free meal is perfect for a casual dinner, bringing the sunny flavors of the West Coast to your table.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Cornmeal - 1/2 cup
• Rice flour - 1/4 cup
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for frying)
• Red cabbage - 1 cup, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Avocado - 1, sliced
• Greek yogurt - 1/4 cup
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, rice flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the batter.
2. In another bowl, whisk the egg until frothy.
3. Dip each fish fillet into the egg, then coat with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the coated fish fillets, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
5. While the fish is cooking, prepare the lime crema by mixing Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and cumin in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
7. Assemble the tacos by placing cooked fish on each tortilla, adding sliced red cabbage, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
8. Drizzle lime crema over the top of each taco and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 520 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids from the fish, which support heart health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables like cabbage and avocado.

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