Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
A flavorful and quick meal with crispy fish fillets topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw, perfect for taco night.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Shallow bowl
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- serving platter
- large bowl
Ingredients
Fish
- 1 pound White fish fillets Such as cod or tilapia.
Seasoning
- 1 cup All-purpose flour For coating the fish.
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder For flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika For flavor and color.
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional, for heat.
- To taste none Salt and pepper For seasoning the fish.
- 1 cup Buttermilk For dipping the fish.
Vegetable oil
- As needed none Vegetable oil For frying.
Cilantro Lime Slaw
- 2 cups Shredded cabbage Green or purple.
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped.
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice For flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise For creaminess.
- 1/2 teaspoon Honey For a touch of sweetness.
- To taste none Salt and pepper For seasoning the slaw.
Assembly
- 8 small Corn or flour tortillas Warmed.
- As desired none Lime wedges For serving.
- As desired none Optional toppings Sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, or Cotija cheese.
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- Dip each fish fillet into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the fish fillets and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy. Transfer the cooked fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly combined and set aside.
- Place a piece of crispy fish in each warm tortilla. Top with a generous scoop of cilantro lime slaw and add any additional toppings you prefer.
- Serve the tacos with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a dash of hot sauce or sliced avocado to the tacos.