Simple Fish Tacos

Name: Simple Fish Tacos
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream; 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 packet taco seasoning, divided; 1 pound cod or white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 12 corn tortillas, 6-inch, warmed; 2 cups red and green cabbage, shredded; 2 cups tomato, diced; lime wedges (for serving, optional)

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Seasoned chunks of cod topped with fresh diced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, a squeeze of lime, and a dollop of cilantro-infused sour cream are all served on top of a warm corn tortilla. These fish tacos are the perfect combination of simplicity and excitement.

Makes

6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 packet taco seasoning, divided
1 pound cod or white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 corn tortillas, 6-inch, warmed
2 cups red and green cabbage, shredded
2 cups tomato, diced
lime wedges (for serving, optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, and 2 tablespoons seasoning mix.
In a medium bowl, combine cod, oil, lemon juice, and remaining seasoning mix; pour into large skillet. Cook stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Fill warm tortillas with fish mixture.
Top with cabbage, tomato, sour cream mixture, lime wedges, and taco sauce.

Notes

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