Epic Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Yield: 14-16 tacos

These Baja Fish Tacos loaded with cilantro lime slaw, zesty Avocado Crema and fresh Pico de Gallo! The perfect healthy dinner recipe everyone in your family will love! Scale

• 2 lbs. cod filets
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 16 corn tortillas
• cooking spray
• optional: fresh pico de gallo

• 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon honey
• salt & pepper to taste

• 2 avocados
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt to taste

1. To a large bowl, add green cabbage, purple cabbage, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt and pepper. Gently toss to coat and set aside.

1. To a food processor add, avocado, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, 1.5 tablespoons of lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt. Blend until smooth and looks like a puree or dressing. Set aside.

1. To a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to blend everything together.
2. Season both sides of cod with spice blend and gently rub in.
3. Heat a large non-skillet skillet to medium high heat.
4. Add avocado oil to pan once hot and immediately add season cod. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes. (the cod is done when it is still white in the center and gently flakes apart)
5. Remove cod from pan and set on a plate to rest.
6. To heat corn tortillas: heat a skillet to medium high heat, spray both sides of tortilla with cooking spray and cook for 1-2 minutes on either side until browned.
7. Assemble Baja Fish Tacos: To one heated corn tortilla add 2 tablespoons of avocado crema, 1/3 cup slaw, 2 oz. of cod and (optional) pico de gallo.

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