Description
Delight in crispy fish tacos with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw that combines textures and zesty flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating the fish)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (for flavor and color)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup buttermilk (for dipping the fish)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (for creaminess)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (for a touch of sweetness)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, or Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Start with a shallow bowl to combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the buttermilk into another bowl.
- Take each fish fillet and dip it into the buttermilk until fully coated.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the fish fillets and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
- Transfer cooked fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Combine the shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss until evenly combined.
- Place a piece of crispy fish in each warm tortilla, top with a scoop of cilantro lime slaw, and sprinkle any additional toppings of your choice.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an added citrus burst.
Notes
For added crunch, consider double coating the fish, and adjust slaw ingredients to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: fish tacos, crispy tacos, cilantro lime slaw, taco night, Mexican cuisine