How to Make Baja Fish Tacos (Low Carb and Gluten Free) | The Frugal Chef

white fish

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: pollock

Salmon is richer in omega-3 fatty acids, while pollock is a more budget-friendly option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat, while plain yogurt is often cheaper.

Heat 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar in a pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of monk fruit sweetener to the vinegar and mix until dissolved.

Pour the vinegar mixture over 1/2 small sliced red onion and let it pickle while preparing other ingredients.

Finely slice a small piece of cabbage, 2 radishes, and a small cucumber into thick sticks and thin rounds.

Add a little jalapeno juice, salt, and juice from 1/2 lime to the sliced vegetables. Optionally, add cilantro.

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, salt, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, a little black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Mix well to create a sauce.

Season 2 pieces of barramundi fish with lime zest, juice from 1/2 lime, salt, and black pepper.

Heat oil in a pan and place the fish seasoned side down, then season the other side with salt, pepper, lime zest, and juice.

Cook the fish until flaky and remove it to a plate.

Heat tortillas on a dry skillet until warmed through.

Spread the crema sauce on the tortillas, add pieces of fish, sprinkle with salt, top with pickled onions, and add serrano peppers if desired.

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