Description
Crispy fish tacos are a vibrant summer staple that deliver a perfect crunch with every bite. These tacos feature golden-brown, perfectly fried white fish nestled in warm corn tortillas, topped with refreshing slaw and zesty lime crema. Ideal for gatherings or casual dinners, they promise to be a hit among family and friends. Get ready for a fiesta of flavors that will transport you straight to the beach!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
Instructions
- Pat dry the fish fillets and season with salt and pepper. Coat them in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, and chili powder.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Warm the corn tortillas in another skillet or over an open flame.
- Assemble tacos by layering shredded cabbage and crispy fish on each tortilla.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, and chipotle powder for sauce; drizzle generously over tacos.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg