Description
These delicious fish tacos are made with crispy fried fish, topped with a vibrant slaw and creamy cilantro lime crema. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, these tacos are sure to impress with their fresh flavors and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the fish:
- 1 pound white fish (cod, snapper, or halibut)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 14 ounces beer or sparkling water
For the slaw:
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 2 small diced jalapenos
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the crema:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup ketchup or sriracha
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For serving:
- Tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the slaw: In a bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, shredded green cabbage, diced tomatoes, diced white onion, diced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, salt, sugar, and pepper. Toss and refrigerate.
- Prepare the crema: Blend together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, ketchup (or sriracha), lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prepare the fish: Cut the fish into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, egg, and beer (or sparkling water) until smooth.
- Coat the fish: Dip the seasoned fish pieces first in all-purpose flour, then in the batter.
- Fry the fish: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm the tortillas in the same skillet or on a griddle.
- Assemble the tacos: Layer the warm tortillas with crema, slaw, and crispy fish. Add more crema if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious fish tacos!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the fish with your favorite type or use shrimp for a different flavor.
- Adjust the spice level of the slaw by adding more or fewer jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg