Seafood Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Delicious pescatarian tacos topped with a creamy cilantro sauce, perfect for high-protein gains.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 4 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, fish fillets) cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ 1/2 tsp cumin
- ½ 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ garlic clove
- ½ 1/2 tsp honey or agave syrup
- ½ 1/4 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Season seafood with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook seafood until opaque and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, and remaining olive oil.
- Blend until smooth and creamy; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave. Assemble tacos with seafood and drizzle with cilantro sauce. Serve.
Chef’s Pro Tips
- Use a mix of seafood for varied texture and flavor.
- Add sliced avocado or shredded cheese for extra calories.
- Make the cilantro sauce ahead of time for enhanced flavor.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 430 |
|---|---|
| protein | 28g |
| carbohydrates | 40g |
| fat | 15g |
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