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Fresh Fish Tacos!

Nothing says spring and summer like Fresh Fish Tacos! When it comes to warm weather recipes, fresh is the name of the game and these fish tacos are as fresh as they come. They also happen to be full of antioxidants, healthy fats, and protein and are gluten and dairy free.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword classic recipe, easy dinner recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Linda Spiker

Ingredients

For Tacos:

  • 12 oz fresh halibut or salmon (or 6 oz of each) cut into 1" cubes
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, ghee or butter
  • 1 lime quartered
  • handful of cilantro sprigs
  • 4-6 corn tortillas
  • fresh pico de gallo, chunky guacamole, and mango salsa recipes linked above (lime crema recipe below)

For Lime Crema (optional)

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or crema
  • juice and zest of 1/2 a small lime
  • small pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

For Tacos:

  1. Cut fish into 1" cubes, lightly season with sea salt, pepper and garlic powder. 

  2. Place large pan on cooktop on medium heat. Add a couple tablespoons of olive oil, butter or ghee. 

  3. When melted add fish to pan, turning as each side browns. Fish should be done in about 6 minutes.

  4. Top with lime crema, pico de gallo, mango salsa, chunky guacamole and cilantro sprigs

For Lime Crema: (optional)

  1. In a small bowl whisk together sour cream or crema, lime juice, zest, sea salt and pepper, use to top tacos