Description
Enjoy the fresh flavors of the sea with these Crispy Fish Tacos topped with a zesty Cilantro Lime Slaw. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a fun taco night at home.
Ingredients
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Fish Tacos:
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cold sparkling water
- vegetable oil for frying
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Slaw: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and cilantro. Toss with shredded cabbage and chill.
- Prepare the Fish: Pat fish fillets dry, cut into strips. Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Add water and make batter.
- Fry the Fish: Dip fish in batter and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, add crispy fish, top with slaw.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add hot sauce to the slaw or chili powder into the batter.
- Pair with crema or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
