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Healthy Fish Tacos with Mango Avocado Slaw

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A fresh and flavorful recipe featuring crispy white fish fillets paired with a creamy mango avocado slaw, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (for fish)
  • 1 medium ripe mango, diced
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage (about 150g)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for slaw)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Optional: sliced jalapeños or hot sauce
  • Optional: plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness (about 2 minutes). In a small bowl, mix the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Rub the seasoning evenly on both sides of each fillet. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, then let it sit for 5–10 minutes to soak in the flavors.
  3. While the fish marinates, combine shredded cabbage, diced mango, avocado, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and honey (if using), then season with salt and pepper. Toss gently so the avocado doesn’t mash (about 3 minutes).
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a touch of olive oil to coat the pan. Carefully place the fish fillets in the pan and cook about 3–4 minutes per side until edges look opaque and bottom is golden brown.
  5. Remove the fish and let it rest on a plate for a couple of minutes. Use a fork to gently flake the fish into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave for about 20 seconds until pliable and warm.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous spoonful of flaked fish on each tortilla. Top with a heaping scoop of mango avocado slaw. Add jalapeño slices or a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Notes

Pat fish dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the fish. Use medium heat for balanced cooking. Toss slaw just before serving to keep it fresh and crunchy. For gluten-free, use certified corn tortillas. Frozen mango can be used if fresh is unavailable. Avoid over-marinating fish with lime juice to prevent mushiness.

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