Fish Tacos & Fresh Flavors

1 cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

Mix all ingredients until fully incorporated

2 ripe avocado

1 tablespoon finely diced red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ( roughly ½ of a lime)

1 small tomato

1 small garlic clove, minced

⅛ teaspoon salt

Pinch of ground cumin

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop flesh into a small bowl.

Mash with a fork until preferred consistency

Stir in onion, cilantro, lime juice, tomato, garlic, salt, and other optional spices (cumin)

Mix gently to keep texture

Taste and add lime/salt if needed

Serve quickly as to prevent browning

1 medium ripe tomato (deseeded and diced (about ¾ cup)

2 tablespoons of finely diced red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon fresh limejuice (½ lime)

½ small jalapeño, finely minced (seeds removed)

⅛ teaspoon salt

Dice tomato and onion into small, even pieces

Mince the jalapeño finely

In a small bowl, combine tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt

1 cup finely shredded green cabbage (about ¼ small head)

½ cup finely shredded red cabbage (optional, for color)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon finely diced red onion or scallion (optional)

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)

1 tablespoon neutral oil (sunflower, canola, or avocado)

½ teaspoon sugar (balances acidity)

¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Prep vegetables

Make dressing

¼ cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)

1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional for extra richness)

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)

¼ teaspoon lime zest

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Pinch of salt (to taste)

1–2 teaspoons water (optional, to thin for drizzling)

In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise (if using), lime juice, and lime zest.

Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth and well combined.

If you want a thinner drizzle consistency, whisk in water 1 teaspoon at a time.