====== 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!
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===== Ingredients =====


==== Baja Fish Tacos: ====
  * 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

==== Cabbage Slaw: ====
  * 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
==== Avocado Crema: ====
  * 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
===== Instructions =====


==== Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw: ====

  - 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.

==== Avocado Crema: ====
  - 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.

==== Baja Fish Tacos: ====

  - 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.
  - Season both sides of cod with spice blend and gently rub in.
  - Heat a large non-skillet skillet to medium high heat.
  - 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)
  - Remove cod from pan and set on a plate to rest.
  - 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.
  - 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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