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Sheet Pan Fish Tacos with High-Protein Avocado Crema

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Incredibly easy, packed with protein, and practically zero cleanup! By baking the spiced fish on a single sheet pan and using a brilliant cottage cheese hack for the avocado crema, you get a bright, healthy, and incredibly satisfying dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether it is for Cinco de Mayo or a busy weeknight, these tacos are absolute perfection! 🌮🐟🥑🔥

Ingredients

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  • The Spiced Sheet Pan Fish
  • 1 ½ lbs tilapia or mahi-mahi fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt & 1 tsp black pepper
  • The High-Protein Avocado Crema
  • 2 small avocados (or 1 large), pitted and peeled
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese (the secret to the high protein and creamy texture!)
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • The Bright Cabbage Slaw
  • 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • The Assembly
  • 8 taco-sized tortillas of your choice (corn or flour)

Instructions

  1. Roast the Fish: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Place the fish fillets in a single layer. Drizzle with the 2 tbsp of olive oil and rub evenly with the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bake for 12–14 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Remove from the oven and use two forks to shred the fish directly on the pan.
  2. Blend the Crema: While the fish bakes, add the avocados, cottage cheese, avocado oil, lime juice, fresh parsley, and cumin to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until the sauce is incredibly smooth, thick, and creamy. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Set aside.
  3. Mix the Slaw: In a medium bowl, toss the shredded green and red cabbage with the chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp olive oil, and the fresh lime juice until well combined and slightly softened.
  4. Assemble & Serve: Warm your tortillas so they are soft and pliable. Spread a generous base layer of the high-protein avocado crema on the bottom of each tortilla. Top with a heavy scoop of the warm, spiced shredded fish and a handful of the crisp citrus slaw. Drizzle a little extra avocado crema right over the top and serve immediately!

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