Crispy Nopales Tacos with Lime Crema
Pan-fried cactus paddles with a smoky char, served in warm tortillas with tangy lime crema and fresh toppings. Ready in under 20 minutes with authentic Mexican flavors.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 1 lb nopales (cactus paddles), cleaned
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 8 whole corn tortillas
- ½ whole white onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat nopales dry with paper towels. Slice into 1/2-inch strips, removing the flat edges.
- 2
Stir sour cream with lime juice and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
- 3
Dice onion finely. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, 20 seconds per side.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 5
Add nopales in a single layer. Cook 5 minutes without stirring until edges brown and char.
- 6
Stir and cook 3 more minutes until tender and liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Spread 1 tbsp lime crema on each tortilla. Layer nopales, diced onion, and cilantro.
- 8
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- small bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
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