Spicy Fish Tacos |The BEST with Lime Aioli and Slaw!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Banana peppers are milder and more accessible.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

mahi mahi

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tilapia is a leaner option, while pollock is more affordable.

Start by preparing the chunky pico by dicing 2-3 Roma tomatoes and adding them to a bowl.

Add 1 cup of diced onion, 2 large diced jalapenos, and 2-3 medium cloves of garlic (pressed) to the bowl.

Add about 1 tablespoon of fresh squeezed lime juice and a good sprinkling of kosher salt to the mixture.

Add about 1 teaspoon of chopped cilantro to the bowl and mix everything together.

Let the pico sit to allow the flavors to mingle.

In a separate bowl, prepare the creamy sauce by combining 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 pressed garlic clove.

Add a good pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of lime juice to the mayonnaise mixture.

Whip the mixture until it becomes creamy, then gradually add 4 tablespoons of half and half until it reaches a drizzly consistency.

Transfer the creamy sauce to a serving bowl and sprinkle with Mexican seasoning for garnish.

Shred about 1/4 of a cabbage and place it in a bowl for the slaw mixture.

Add about 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the cabbage, along with a tablespoon of lime juice, salt, and white pepper.

Toss the cabbage mixture and set it aside to let the flavors develop.

Prepare the fish by rinsing cod fillets with cold water and patting them dry.

Coat the cod fillets with Mexican seasoning and a sprinkle of garlic salt.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the seasoned cod to the skillet.

Cook the cod for about 3-4 minutes per side until it is cooked through and has a nice sear.

Remove the fish from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

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