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Cod Fish Tacos

Zesty Cod Fish Tacos Ready in Under 30 Minutes

Delicious Cod Fish Tacos with marinated cod and zesty slaw, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 pound Cod Fillet skinless works best
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for marinating and cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for richer taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or chili powder as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt recommended
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt can swap with sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise avocado or plant-based mayo as alternatives
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Purple Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn thaw beforehand
  • 1 small Jalapenos chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
For Serving
  • 6-8 pieces Corn Tortillas flour tortillas can be an alternative

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate the fish in a mixture of oil, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne, cumin, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Combine slaw ingredients in a bowl and mix Greek yogurt dressing separately. Toss and refrigerate.
  3. Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and salt to make the sauce.
  4. Cook marinated cod in a skillet for 3-5 minutes per side until opaque. Break it into pieces.
  5. Char corn tortillas, add cod, top with slaw, drizzle sauce, garnish with jalapenos and cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate fish for a full 30 minutes and balance slaw texture with crunchy ingredients.

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