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Best Fish Tacos Recipe

Best Fish Tacos Recipe: Crispy, Flavor-Packed Delight at Home

Discover the best fish tacos recipe, featuring crispy fish, vibrant slaw, and creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 lb White fish fillets (cod, mahi-mahi, or tilapia)
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with cornmeal for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Fish taco seasoning Mix includes cumin, chili powder, and paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil For frying
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Green cabbage Shredded thinly
  • 1 cup Purple cabbage Shredded thinly
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned or grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can swap for Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream Adjust based on creaminess preference
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • to taste Hot sauce Optional
For Assembly
  • 8 count Corn tortillas Warm them for better texture
  • 1 count Avocado Sliced
  • 2 count Lime wedges For serving
  • 1/2 cup Queso fresco or cotija cheese Optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the white fish fillets into strips, season them with salt, pepper, and fish taco seasoning. Prepare fresh veggies by shredding cabbages, julienning the carrot, and chopping cilantro.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrot, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Dredge fish strips in flour and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave and keep stacked in a towel to retain heat.
  5. Assemble the tacos: spread creamy sauce on each tortilla, layer with fish, slaw, avocado, and cheese. Garnish with cilantro and lime squeeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store components separately to maintain freshness. Fry in batches to avoid sogginess.

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