Description
Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. This quick recipe features golden, crispy fish fillets paired with a refreshing slaw that adds a zesty kick. In just 25 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that is both nutritious and fun to assemble. Customize your tacos with toppings like creamy avocado or tangy Cotija cheese for an even more satisfying experience. Whether you’re looking for a weeknight dinner or a delightful weekend treat, these tacos are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour buttermilk into another bowl.
- Dip each fish fillet in buttermilk then dredge in the flour mixture until well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the fish for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- For the slaw, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish in tortillas and topping with slaw and any additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg