Description
Crispy fish tacos are a fiesta of flavors, combining tender, fried fish with vibrant toppings and zesty sauces. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these tacos deliver a satisfying crunch and freshness that will elevate your taco night. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, you can create a memorable meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh white fish (cod or tilapia)
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro lime sauce
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat dry the fish fillets and season both sides with taco seasoning.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the fillets in flour until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering. Fry each fillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, toss shredded cabbage with lime juice and salt to make the slaw.
- Assemble tacos by layering tortillas with slaw, crispy fish, avocado slices, and cilantro lime sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the fish in lime juice for 30 minutes before cooking. Substitute fish with shrimp or grilled chicken for variety. Enhance your tacos with toppings like mango salsa or extra cilantro.