Description
Crispy fish tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the coast to your table. These tacos feature tender, golden-fried fish nestled in soft tortillas, topped with fresh cabbage slaw and zesty lime sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, they are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit various tastes. Whether it’s a summer BBQ or a cozy dinner, these tacos promise to delight everyone with their crunchy texture and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Sriracha (to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F).
- Coat fish fillets in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or over flame.
- Assemble tacos by placing fried fish on tortillas, topping with cabbage, drizzling lime juice and creamy sauce.
- Serve hot with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg