Description
Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are the perfect blend of crunchy and refreshing, making them an irresistible choice for taco night. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy tender fish fillets coated in a savory crust, topped with a zesty cilantro lime slaw. This easy-to-make dish is great for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, and it can be customized to suit any palate. With versatile toppings like avocado and Cotija cheese, these tacos are sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare coating by mixing flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk into another bowl.
- Dip each fish fillet in buttermilk, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry coated fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper to make the slaw.
- Assemble tacos by placing crispy fish in warm tortillas and topping with slaw and any additional toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg