Charred Marlin Tacos with Chili-Lime Crema
Fresh marlin seared until golden, topped with a bright chili-lime crema and crispy slaw. Ready in 20 minutes — the kind of taco that tastes like you know what you're doing.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb marlin or mahi-mahi fillet, skinless
- ½ cup sour cream or crema
- 1 whole lime (juiced + zested)
- 1 tsp dried chili powder (preferably guajillo or ancho)
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 whole corn or flour tortillas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Stir sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and chili powder together in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Pat marlin dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear marlin 3 minutes per side without moving — edges should turn opaque; center stays barely translucent.
- 5
Transfer marlin to a plate. Flake into bite-sized pieces with a fork.
- 6
Warm tortillas in the dry skillet, 30 seconds per side. Top with cabbage, marlin, chili-lime crema, and cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- fork
- cutting board
- knife
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