Quick and Easy Fast Fish Tacos

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Here's a 5 ingredient, 15 minute fish tacos recipe you're going to love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fish tacos, tacos

Servings: servings (2 tacos per serving)

1 pound boneless and skinless tilapia fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces, rinsed and patted dry
olive oil, salt and pepper
¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup + 2 tablespoons fresh salsa
12 medium corn or flour tortillas, warmed
1½ cups shredded cabbage
Optional garnishes: cheese, cilantro, lime, avocado

Heat the broiler, with rack in highest position.
Place the fish on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until the fish is lightly browned on top, 5 to 10 minutes, until the flesh is opaque throughout.
Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix the sour cream with 2 tablespoons of salsa.
Divide the fish evenly among the tortillas and top with shredded cabbage, sour cream and fresh salsa.

Any flaky, white fish may be substituted for Tilapia.
Using light sour cream is just fine.
Plain yogurt may also be substituted for sour cream.
Using fresh salsa is important..The chunks of tomato and onion are mixed with with lime juice and cilantro, and these flavors are a wonderful, easy addition to the tacos.
Shredded lettuce may be substituted for cabbage.
If preparing this recipe as GLUTEN FREE- just be sure to use corn tortillas that are GF.