Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
16%
Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce
30 min.
5
280kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a burst of flavor? Look no further than these Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce! Perfectly gluten-free and packed with vibrant ingredients, this dish is not only popular among taco lovers but also a delightful way to enjoy a healthy meal. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a feast that serves five, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

The star of this recipe is the tender white fish fillets, seasoned to perfection with Old El taco seasoning, which brings a zesty kick to every bite. Paired with a refreshing coleslaw mix that combines crunchy cabbage and carrots, and topped with a creamy yogurt-based lime sauce, these tacos are a symphony of textures and flavors. The addition of fresh cilantro and jalapeño adds a delightful twist, ensuring that each taco is bursting with freshness.

Whether you're looking for a satisfying main course for dinner or a light yet filling lunch, these Spicy Fish Tacos are sure to impress. With only 280 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your taco shells and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Ingredients

  • cups coleslaw mix shredded ( cabbage and carrots)
  • oz yogurt plain fat free
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • small jalapeno seeded finely chopped
  • teaspoon juice of lime 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lime zest grated
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoons taco seasoning (from 1-oz package)
  • 4.6 oz taco shells 
  • medium tomatoes diced seeded
  • lb fish fillet white such as tilapia or catfish

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Sprinkle both sides of fish fillets with taco seasoning mix.
  2. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet until hot. Cook fish in oil 6 to 8 minutes over medium heat, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork.
  3. Cut into bite-size chunks.
  4. Meanwhile, heat taco shells as directed on box.
  5. In large bowl, mix yogurt, lime peel, lime juice, sugar and salt. Stir in coleslaw mix, cilantro and jalapeo.
  6. Let stand 5 minutes.
  7. Spoon slightly less than 1/4 cup fish chunks and 1/4 cup coleslaw mixture into each taco shell; top each with about 1 tablespoon tomato.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein32.21%
Fat32.44%
Carbs35.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.22
Glycemic Load
11.74
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.060434797536%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.18mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:279.59kcal
13.98%
Fat:10.21g
15.71%
Saturated Fat:2.84g
17.73%
Carbohydrates:25.03g
8.34%
Net Carbohydrates:21.31g
7.75%
Sugar:6.57g
7.3%
Cholesterol:46.04mg
15.35%
Sodium:366.38mg
15.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.81g
45.61%
Selenium:40.58µg
57.98%
Vitamin K:50.79µg
48.37%
Vitamin C:28.34mg
34.36%
Phosphorus:289.85mg
28.98%
Vitamin B12:1.64µg
27.35%
Vitamin B3:4.39mg
21.94%
Vitamin D:2.81µg
18.75%
Folate:72.59µg
18.15%
Potassium:583.69mg
16.68%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.97%
Magnesium:62.59mg
15.65%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.28%
Fiber:3.72g
14.89%
Calcium:128.47mg
12.85%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.02%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.31%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.47%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.12%
Vitamin A:402IU
8.04%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.99%
Iron:1.39mg
7.74%
Copper:0.13mg
6.5%