Crispy Fish Tacos: A Zesty Delight with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Crispy fish tacos topped with fresh cilantro lime slaw for a zesty taco experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound white fish fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime (juiced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Dip fish fillets in buttermilk, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Fry the fish in hot oil until golden brown.
- Warm the tortillas in a pan.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish on tortillas, topped with cabbage, cilantro, and drizzle with lime juice.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double fry the fish.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Crispy Fish Tacos, Cilantro Lime Slaw, Zesty Tacos