Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw: A Flavorful Twist
A delicious and vibrant recipe for crispy fish tacos topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw, perfect for a twist on traditional tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 small tortillas
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt.
- Dredge fish in flour mixture, then coat in cornmeal.
- Fry fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, mayonnaise, and lime juice.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish in tortilla and topping with slaw.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as avocado or salsa.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the slaw.
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: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg