Description
Crispy fish tacos with cilantro lime slaw are a quick and flavorful coastal-inspired dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Tender, golden-fried fish fillets nestled in warm corn tortillas are topped with a refreshing, zesty slaw, creating a delightful balance of crunch and flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to prepare the slaw; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and enough water to achieve a pancake-like batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Dip fish fillets into the batter and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Warm corn tortillas in another skillet for about one minute on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing crispy fish on tortillas and topping with cilantro lime slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg