Southwestern Fish Tacos

These tacos, native to Southern California, are a real treat. This recipe has been on my family's most requested list for years.

Southwestern Fish Tacos

Average Rating: 4.4375

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1/2 pound cod or haddock fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 taco shells
  • Optional ingredients: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and lime wedges

Instructions

  • 1. For sauce, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning. In another bowl, toss cod with lemon juice and remaining taco seasoning.
  • 2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute cod just until it begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes (fish may break apart as it cooks). Spoon into taco shells; serve with sauce and remaining ingredients as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 506 calories, 38g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.