Description
Savor the flavor of crispy fish tacos paired with a zesty cilantro lime slaw, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound White fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups Shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Honey
- 8 small Corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
- Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Soak the Fish: Dip each fish fillet into the buttermilk, letting excess drip off before dredging into the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the Fish: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Carefully add fish fillets and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the Slaw: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas, place a piece of fish in each, top with slaw and optional toppings.
- Serve and Savor: Serve with lime wedges for added taste.
Notes
Prepare slaw a few hours in advance for deeper flavor. Fry fish right before serving for optimal crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg