Light, bright and fresh, Chili Lime Fish Tacos are a breeze to make and a great family meal as everybody can tailor them to suit their likes and dislikes. The recipe makes enough for two, so simply scale up as needed.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Serves 2(12 small tacos)
Ingredients
for the fish
350gwhite fish filletsapprox. 175g each
1tspsea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1tspground cumin
1tspspicy paprika
½tspchilli flakes
1Tbspolive oil
2Tbsplime juice
for the tacos
12small flour tortillassee note
2small baby gem lettucesshredded
¼small red cabbageshredded
1ripe mangocut into small cubes
small bunch fresh coriander / cilantroleaves only
pickled jalapeñosto taste
200mlsour cream
1clovegarliccrushed
½tspsea salt
fresh lime slices
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Instructions
ROAST THE FISH: Heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas 7. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Lay the fish fillets on the baking paper and season with the salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Sift over the cumin and paprika and sprinkle over the chilli flakes. Drizzle with the olive oil, rubbing it into the fillets to cover. Roast in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
PREPARE THE FILLINGS: Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in tin foil and place in the oven with the fish to warm. Prepare all your vegetables, stir the sour cream, garlic and salt together to make the sauce, and arrange on a nice platter with the coriander and jalapeños.
STUFF AND SERVE: When the fish has cooked, flake into large chunks and serve immediately with the tortillas and fillings. Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of the yoghurt sauce, then top with lettuce, cabbage, fish, coriander and mango. Add jalapeños to taste and spoon over a little of the mango. I prefer to let everyone fill their own tacos, that way everything stays nice and hot.
Notes
I like to use small tortillas for fish tacos as they are easier to handle If you buy large tortillas, cut 2 smaller circles out of them using a small bowl or plate as a guide.