Imagine flaky, chile-kissed fish sizzling on a hot griddle, then sliding straight into butter-lettuce boats that crunch like the surf, finished with a drizzle of zesty crema and purple-cabbage slaw.
8large butter or romaine lettuce leavessub: low-carb tortillas or cabbage cups
Quick lime-crema: 1/4 cup sour cream (sub: Greek or coconut yogurt)1 Tbsp mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp lime juice + zest
1/2cupshredded red cabbagesub: bagged coleslaw mix or sliced radish
2tbspfresh cilantrochopped; sub: green onion or parsley
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Instructions
Mix the rub: In a small bowl, combine chipotle, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pat fish dry; coat fillets on both sides.
Sear (or grill): Heat avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Cook fish 2–3 min per side until opaque and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate and flake into bite-size chunks.
Stir the crema: Whisk sour cream, mayo, lime juice, and zest until smooth.
Assemble tacos: Layer cabbage into lettuce leaves, add warm fish, drizzle crema, and sprinkle cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime.