Flounder Tacos with Lime Slaw
Flounder Tacos with Lime Slaw are a light, fresh take on Baja-style fish tacos, featuring mild, flaky white fish paired with a zesty, crunchy cabbage slaw. Typically served in warm corn or flour tortillas, they are a staple of coastal Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, celebrated for their bright, balanced flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal, with the flounder providing lean protein and healthy fats, while the slaw adds fiber and vitamins. A typical serving of two tacos contains roughly 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.5 µg |
| Selenium | 38 µg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.5 g |
| Vitamin K | 45 µg |
Per 2 tacos (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of delicate flounder, a flatfish, offers a lighter alternative to the more common battered fish, making it a nutritionally smart choice. Culturally, it represents the fusion of traditional Mexican street food with accessible, coastal seafood ingredients.
