Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the tastes of the coast to your table. These tacos feature perfectly seasoned, crispy fish fillets enveloped in warm tortillas and topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw that balances the flavors beautifully. Ideal for taco nights, casual gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy them with various toppings like avocado or Cotija cheese for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 8 small tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, pour buttermilk.
- Dip each fish fillet into the buttermilk and then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry fish fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Combine cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to make the slaw.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish in warmed tortillas and topping with cilantro lime slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg