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The Best Fish Tacos

Using a simple ingredient like fish sticks creates a special meal that can be made with not a lot of money and not a lot of time. No one will know how easy and cheap these are!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 box fish sticks package of 44 from walmart
  • 24 street tacos
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 pkg coleslaw mix optional
  • 2 scallions chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder optional
  • 1/4 cup cilantro optional for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cook fish sticks according to package instructions.
  • In a small bowl, mix sour cream, juice of 1/2 of the lime, garlic powder, and cumin to make a sauce. (add chili powder too, if you like)
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over high heat until slightly charred on each side.
  • Place on cooked fish stick into each tortilla.
  • Top with coleslaw mix (if using), sour cream sauce, and chopped scallions and cilantro if you like.
  • Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
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