Description
Crispy fish tacos with cilantro lime slaw combine crunchy fried fish with a zesty, refreshing slaw. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, these tacos offer bold flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crispy Fish:
- 1 lb white fish (cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 8 small corn tortillas
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple, or a mix)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Lime wedges
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate while preparing the fish.
- Prepare the Crispy Fish:
- Pat the fish dry and cut it into bite-sized strips.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with milk.
- Dip each piece of fish into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame until lightly charred.
- Place a few pieces of crispy fish onto each tortilla.
- Top with a generous portion of cilantro lime slaw.
- Garnish with lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, avocado slices, and hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Grilled Fish Tacos: Use taco seasoning and grill the fish instead of frying for a lighter option.
- Baja-Style Tacos: Add a drizzle of creamy chipotle sauce for extra heat.
- Mango Salsa Tacos: Top with fresh mango salsa for a sweet contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: crispy fish tacos, cilantro lime slaw, fried fish tacos, easy taco recipe, Mexican seafood tacos