Description
Crispy fish tacos with cilantro lime slaw are the perfect blend of crunch, flavor, and freshness. Golden fried fish pairs with a zesty slaw in this easy, customizable Mexican-inspired dish. Ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crispy Fish:
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges
- Sliced avocado
- Hot sauce or salsa
- Crumbled queso fresco (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cilantro Lime Slaw
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the Crispy Fish
- Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized strips.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a separate dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge each piece of fish in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the fish pieces for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Assemble the Tacos
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Place a few pieces of crispy fish on each tortilla.
- Top with a generous amount of cilantro lime slaw.
- Garnish with avocado slices, crumbled queso fresco, and a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Baked Fish: Instead of frying, bake the fish at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños to the slaw or use a spicy aioli.
- Different Proteins: Swap fish for shrimp or crispy tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: Fish tacos, crispy fish, cilantro lime slaw, Mexican food, seafood tacos.