Made with a bright and creamy chipotle lime crema made with Greek yogurt and lime juice, these Fish Tacos take only 15 minutes to make and are gluten free!
What’s the first thing you think of when you think about fall? Pumpkin spice lattes? Apples? Acorn squash? Wait, wait, wait. You mean to tell me that it’s not fish tacos?
Happy first day of fall!
You guys, I’m the worst. Yep, I’m the person talking about fish tacos on literally the first day of fall. But before you click away, hear me out. I know for a fact that all that pumpkin spice bonanza is going to start to infiltrate your Pinterest/Facebook/Instragram feed immediately, so I’m just trying to give you a break. A nice little safe space to take a breather from all the orange and black.
So let’s get to the real reason why you’re here: these fish tacos look damn good!
Growing up, fish tacos weren’t really a part of my Mexican family’s diet. Sure, we ate fish, but my parents usually just pan-fried it and served it with a side of rice and sautéed veggies. It wasn’t until I went to college and started looking at recipes online that I realized how beloved fish tacos were by many.
When I had my first fish taco, I was hooked. Fresh squeezed lime juice, some cilantro and a creamy spicy sauce to top it all off. What’s not to love?!
These fish tacos with chipotle lime crema are SO EASY to make, I promise you they’ll become a part of your regular recipe rotation once you try them. The chipotle lime crema made with greek yogurt and lime juice is light and bright yet satisfies that desire for creaminess at the same time, making this recipe perfect for those who are looking to cut back on the super indulgent foods that seem to be everywhere this time of year.
For those of you looking for a dairy-free version of the chipotle lime crema, simply substitute coconut milk for the Greek yogurt.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
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Ingredients
For the fish
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound white fish, about 3 or 4 fillets (I used cod)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 12 corn tortillas
For the Chipotle-Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Toppings
- Cilantro
- Radishes
- Lettuce
Instructions
For the fish
- In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, onion and garlic powder. Sprinkle both sides of each fish fillet evenly with the seasoning.
- Heat coconut oil in pan over medium-high heat until HOT.
- Lay fish fillets in pan and cook for 5 minutes without turning.
- After 5 minutes, flip fish and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes, or until fish begins to flake.
- Remove pan from heat and flake the fish with a fork. Serve fish on warm corn tortillas, top with lettuce, cilantro, radishes and chipotle lime crema and enjoy!
For the Chipotle Lime Crema
- Mix all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.
- Chill in fridge until ready to eat with tacos!
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I love your recipes they’re so easy and they look delicious. I’m going to try the fish tacos tonight but then I saw that chipotle lime with Crema. That looks really good.
Thank you Linda! Let us know how they turn out!
The one step I don’t understand is ‘one Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce”. One fresh chopped chile, dried, roasted? In how much adobo sauce? Clarilificaton please?
Hi Christine! We apologize for the confusion. That is referring to a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce that you can buy in the store. In the can, the chiles are already coated in adobo sauce and ready for use, and for this recipe you use one from the can. I hope this helps!
Straight-forward recipe – easy prep – tasty tacos. I cooked Pacific cod, and, apart from adding shredded queso blanco to my tacos, I followed the recipe as written. I will make this again.
Could you cook the fish in a air Fryer?
Hi! This recipe has not been tested in an air fryer but I’d recommend cooking in one for about 8-10 minutes at about 360 degrees.
I make this all the time and I make a fresh pico with pineapple. I sear my corn tortillas over my gas stove top. If corn is good and fresh I use some raw to sprinkle on top.
And some avocados…. 🥑!
I didn’t have onion or garlic powder, so I chopped some up finely; mixed it with the cumin and rubbed into the cod an hour before cooking it with avocado oil. Used kohlrabi and sweet red peppers and lettuce as topping.
I love this recipe! So easy and so yummy. I used cod and it turned out delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Isabel,
I’m thrilled to have stumbled upon your site! I’m excited to put your recipes in use. I do have one question, is there any alternative to chipotle in adobo sauce that you feel could be used in the sauce? Sadly, very sadly, I am severely allergic to tomatoes…. I LOVE that so many of your recipes are tomato free, and can’t wait to give them a try. Thank you! Jāna