Instructions
1. **Prepare the Fish:** Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the fish fillets.
2. **Cook the Fish:** Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned fish fillets and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and gently flake into bite-sized pieces.
3. **Make the Cabbage Slaw:** In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
4. **Whip up the Chipotle Crema:** In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. **Assemble the Tacos:** Warm the tortillas according to package directions. To assemble each taco, place a spoonful of flaked fish onto a warm tortilla. Top with a generous amount of cabbage slaw and a drizzle of chipotle crema.
6. **Serve:** Garnish with extra cilantro, diced avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired. Enjoy immediately!
short tips
* **Prep Ahead:** You can prepare the cabbage slaw and chipotle crema a day in advance and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. This makes taco night even quicker!
* **Fish Variations:** Feel free to try grilled or baked fish instead of pan-fried for a lighter option.
* **Spice Level:** Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers in the crema to suit your preferred spice level. For a milder crema, use less chipotle and remove the seeds.
* **Tortilla Choice:** While corn tortillas are traditional, flour tortillas also work wonderfully for these tacos. Soften them quickly in a dry skillet or microwave.
* **Don’t Overcook the Fish:** Fish cooks quickly! Overcooked fish can become dry and rubbery. Keep an eye on it to ensure it remains tender and flaky.
