After all the indulgences of the holidays, it is time to lighten things up but that does not mean you have to forgo a great dinner. These Avocado Cream Slaw Fish Tacos are just as good as any I have ever had in a restaurant. The fish is spiced up just right and then piled high is a delicious slaw. All of this is topped with divine avocado cream. Your family will think they are dining in Mexico.
I found some really good quality wheat/corn chili tortillas when I was out shopping one day. I bought them with no idea of a recipe to make. I put them in the freezer for a later date. We just returned from a cruise to Mexico and the one thing I missed on the ship was authentic fish tacos. I could eat them almost every day when we vacation in Mexico. The cruise didn’t have any Mexican fare. Well, I fixed my craving right when we got home when I saw my beautiful tortillas in the freezer.
The avocado cream was my favorite part of these tacos. It added so much great flavor and went brilliantly with the slaw and fish. The fresh flavors of these tacos and the pretty colors will help to brighten you day.
Tilapia is a great fish to work with and cooks up fast in a skillet with a little oil. The whole dinner was nothing to put together and my family raved over it.
Avocado Cream Slaw Fish Tacos
An authentic Mexican fish taco topped with a cilantro slaw and avocado cream.
Ingredients
Fish
- 4 Tilapia fillets
- Ancho chile powder, to taste (3/4 tsp.)
- Garlic powder, to taste (1/2 tsp.)
- Cumin, to taste (1/4 tsp.)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
Avocado Cream
- 1/4 tsp. grated lime rind
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 2-3 Tbsp. milk
- 1/2 ripe peeled avocado
- Salt, to taste
Cilantro Slaw
- 2 cups packaged slaw
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- Salt, to taste
- 8 (6") corn or wheat tortillas (I found a wheat and corn tortilla with green chilies)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, mix the avocado cream ingredients together. Use more or less milk to get the right consistency that you like. Set aside.
- Mix the slaw ingredients together and set aside.
- Season the fish with the ancho chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt. Use more ancho than cumin and a moderate amount of garlic powder. See approximates in brackets.
- Heat the 1 Tbsp. canola oil in a non stick fry pan. Cook the fish for 3 min. per side or until desired degree of doneness.
- Meanwhile heat the tortillas as per package. Flake the fish and place on one taco, top with slaw and avocado cream. Serve immediately.
Recipe adapted from My Recipes.
Comments & Reviews
Janette@culinaryginger says
Who doesn’t love a good fish taco? And these look amazing. Love the cilantro slaw.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Janette!
Debi @ Life Currents says
Yep, this is right up my alley! Looks awesome! I have 3 more avocados that I have to use up soon before they go bad. I know, horrible predicament I’m in! 😉
Noshing with the Nolands says
You lucky avo girl, enjoy!!
Angela says
These tacos sound amazing and that that avocado sauce on top… perfection
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Angela!
Kristi Rinkus says
When my hubby first introduced me to fish tacos I was dubious. Now I love them. These look terrific.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Kristi!
Susie Gall says
Tara, I love this post and your photos are stunning. Great, great job! I cannot wait to try this recipe – soon, very soon:-)
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much, enjoy!!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Those are beautiful to look at and I’m sure fantastic to eat. I wish I could have that on a plate now.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Maureen!
Julie says
Oh wow, these tacos looks fab!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much!!
jill says
These look divine! PInning it right now for a later meal. Our tummies thank you 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
You are so welcome, I know you will love this one Jill!!
Redawna says
I have fish tacos all the time but next time I am making that Avocado cream, it sounds amazing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
The avo cream is so delicious, my favorite part!
Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says
I have never had a fish taco before, but your recipe sure makes me want to try them!
Noshing with the Nolands says
You must try them then, you will love them!!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
Absolutely love everything about these. My son requested fish tacos for dinner tomorrow night. Thx for the inspiration.
Noshing with the Nolands says
You are so welcome!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Sharing on all my media! These look stupendous!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Dorothy!
Karen says
Awesome fish taco recipe – can’t wait to try!
The banana choc chip coconut muffins also look amazing.
Karen
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Karen, I know you will love the fish tacos and muffins!!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
Just had to YUM and PIN this awesome dish. Love the avocado cream in the slaw.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much KC!!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
I put off trying fish tacos because It just didn’t sound like something I would enjoy….and then I tried them and I just can’t get enough. Fish Tacos are so delicious and this recipe looks awesome!
Noshing with the Nolands says
They are wonderful with fresh ingredients, thanks Debra!
Simply called food says
Nice! It makes such a difference from meat tacos! Thanks for sharing! Dropping by to say Hi from The weekend social!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Yes they are day and night from meat tacos, so fresh and delicious!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
Tara, I could just sit and enjoy that all day long!
Heidy@The McCallumsShamrockPatch says
“AVOCADO CREAM SLAW FISH TACOS” sounds amazing! I really feel like dropping by and Noshing with the Nolands after seeing this delicious looking Taco <3
Jillian says
LOVE fish tacos. Yours look delicious!
Katerina says
I am a total sucker for Mexican! Perfect fish dish!
Ashley (QLCC) says
I REALLY wish my fiancé liked fish! I would make these alllll the time. Maybe next time he’s out of town I’ll have my own little fish taco feast 😉
Noshing with the Nolands says
You may convert him with these tacos!! Thanks Ashley.
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes says
These look delicious! I love fish tacos and this sauce sounds great!
Little Cooking Tips says
Delicious fish tacos! We had a pack of tortillas in the shelf and were wondering what to do with them:) Your fish tacos definitely are winner!:) We’ll be giving them a try in a day or two and we bet they’ll taste amazing!
Great recipe, kudos!
Mirella and Panos
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much, enjoy!!
Rina Palin says
Made fish tacos tonight. So good! This recipe is a keeper! Thanks Tara
Tara Noland says
So glad you enjoyed those Rina, we have made them for so many years.