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Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos Recipe

by Meghan on March 23, 2018 5

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This Easy Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos Recipe also has a  crunchy jalapeno lime cabbage slaw and an avocado crema that makes the best fish taco sauce. Make these fish tacos tonight!
Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with crunchy jalapeno lime slaw and creamy avocado crema are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner! Taco Recipe | Baja Fish Tacos | Spicy Fish Tacos | Fish Recipes | Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with crunchy jalapeno lime slaw and creamy avocado crema are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner! Taco Recipe | Baja Fish Tacos | Spicy Fish Tacos | Fish Recipes | Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Here I am, back with another taco recipe. Today I am sharing this easy Chipotle Lime Fish Taco Recipe – and some of my favorite fish taco toppings.  First, a Jalapeno Lime  Cabbage Slaw and  also my favorite taco sauce – Avocado Crema.

If you love my Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos and Honey Lime Steak Tacos I know you will love this Chipotle Lime Fish Taco Recipe!
Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with crunchy jalapeno lime slaw and creamy avocado crema are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner! Taco Recipe | Baja Fish Tacos | Spicy Fish Tacos | Fish Recipes | Cinco De Mayo Recipes
First, let’s talk about this Chipotle Lime Marinade for Fish Tacos.

How do you make a marinade for Fish Tacos?

Combine the olive oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt and chipotle pepper in a mini-food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.  Pour sauce over fish and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.

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Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with crunchy jalapeno lime slaw and creamy avocado crema are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner! Taco Recipe | Baja Fish Tacos | Spicy Fish Tacos | Fish Recipes | Cinco De Mayo Recipes
What is the best fish to use for Fish Tacos?

I used tilapia for my fish taco recipe, but any mild white fish would work, such as cod or Dover sole.

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with crunchy jalapeno lime slaw and creamy avocado crema are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner! Taco Recipe | Baja Fish Tacos | Spicy Fish Tacos | Fish Recipes | Cinco De Mayo Recipes

What are the best toppings for Fish Tacos?

I love the contrasting textures of the crunchy  jalapeno lime slaw, the creamy avocado crema.  You can throw some jalapeno on top for some extra heat – I also like to put a little salsa on there for extra flavor, and drizzle it with more lime.
Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with crunchy jalapeno lime slaw and creamy avocado crema are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner! Taco Recipe | Baja Fish Tacos | Spicy Fish Tacos | Fish Recipes | Cinco De Mayo Recipes

How to make Fish Tacos

  1. When ready to cook, heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add some oil to the pan to keep fish from sticking.  Sear fish on one side, 1-2 minutes, then flip and sear on the other side until cooked through.
  2. To prepare the slaw, toss together the cabbage mix, lime juice, salt and jalapeno, set aside until ready to eat.
  3. To prepare the avocado crema, add the avocado, lime juice, sour cream and salt to a food processor, pulse until creamy.
  4. Warm the tortillas by spraying with cooking oil and heating in a large skillet, flipping as needed, until starting to brown and crisp on both sides.
  5. To assemble tacos, fill tortillas with some slaw and fish.  Top with avocado crema and salsa. Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

Make these easy Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos for Cinco de Mayo or your next Taco Tuesday – or Taco Thursday, or really, any day.  Because tacos shouldn’t be restricted to Tuesday, right?

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with crunchy jalapeno lime slaw and creamy avocado crema are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner! Taco Recipe | Baja Fish Tacos | Spicy Fish Tacos | Fish Recipes | Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Chipotle Lime Fish Taco Recipe

This Easy Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos Recipe also has a  crunchy jalapeño lime cabbage slaw and an avocado crema that makes the best fish taco sauce. Make these fish tacos tonight!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dinner, Sandwiches/Burgers/Tacos
Cuisine: Tacos
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinners, Cinco De Mayo, Easy Recipes, Game Day, Gluten Free, Quick Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Weeknight Dinners
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Tacos
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

Ingredients For The Fish Tacos:

  • 1 pound mild white fish such as tilapia, flounder or Dover sole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime zested and juiced (plus more lime for serving)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • salsa
  • extra lime wedges
  • Cilantro optional

Lime Slaw for The Fish Tacos:

  • 4 cups sliced cabbage or slaw mix
  • 1/2 jalapeño diced (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • pinch of salt

Avocado Crema For The Fish Tacos:

  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt and chipotle pepper in a mini-food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.  Place fish in a large zip top bag and pour sauce over it.  Use your hands to move the fish around until fully coated in the sauce.  Allow to marinate for 15 minutes. (I don't recommend leaving the fish in the marinade much longer because the lime juice can start to break down the fish and give it a weird texture)
  • When ready to cook, heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, add some oil to the pan to keep fish from sticking.  Sear fish on one side, 1-2 minutes, then flip and sear on the other side until cooked through  (cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish, it is done when opaque and easily flaked with a fork.  My fish was very thin and only took 1-2 minutes per side) 
  • To prepare the slaw, toss together the cabbage mix, lime juice, salt and jalapeno, set aside until ready to eat.
  • To prepare the avocado crema, add the avocado, lime juice, sour cream and salt to a food processor, pulse until creamy.
  • Warm the tortillas by spraying with cooking oil and heating in a large skillet, flipping as needed, until starting to brown and crisp on both sides.
  • To assemble tacos, fill tortillas with some slaw and fish.  Top with avocado crema and salsa. Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro (if using, optional)  Enjoy!
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
Did you like this recipe?Please comment, rate and share! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @foxandbriar AND #foxandbriar so I can see what you made!

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Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with crunchy jalapeno lime slaw and creamy avocado crema are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner! Taco Recipe | Baja Fish Tacos | Spicy Fish Tacos | Fish Recipes | Cinco De Mayo Recipes

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Comments

  1. Joy ray says

    April 25, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Do you think it would be less carbs if you left out the tortilla shell?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 26, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Joy – yes, absolutely!

      Reply
  2. jane @ littlesugarsnaps says

    June 22, 2017 at 12:23 am

    5 stars
    These sound so fresh and yet so packed with flavour and textures. You really are The Queen of all Tacos.

    Reply
  3. Michelle - Giraffes Can Bake says

    April 13, 2017 at 12:49 am

    5 stars
    I am sooooooo here for these! Fish tacos are always my fave, and totally loving this combo!

    Reply
  4. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

    April 12, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    I’m a total fool for chipotle. and i love that the fish isn’t breaded or coated in anything. i’m on a mission to eat allthetacos so this is going on the list!

    Reply

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