Description
Crispy fish tacos topped with creamy cilantro lime slaw and zesty sauce—perfect for taco night or a fresh summer dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Fish:
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup cold sparkling water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- Salt (to taste)
To Assemble:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Extra chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Optional: avocado slices, pickled red onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Make the Slaw: Mix cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayo, honey, salt, and pepper. Chill.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients together until smooth.
- Batter the Fish: Mix dry ingredients, then whisk in cold sparkling water.
- Fry the Fish: Heat oil and fry battered fish until golden and crispy.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, layer slaw, crispy fish, sauce, and toppings.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, and enjoy!
Notes
- Fish Substitute: Cod, tilapia, haddock, or pollock work great.
- Make Ahead: Slaw and sauce can be prepped up to 1 day in advance.
- Tortilla Tip: Warm them on a skillet or grill for best results.
- Add Spice: Toss in some hot sauce or pickled jalapeños for a kick.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use GF flour and corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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