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Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw for Taco Night Delight

Enjoy Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw for a delightful taco night experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 pound White Fish Fillets Cod or tilapia recommended
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For coating
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • Vegetable Oil Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Cilantro Lime Slaw
  • 4 cups Shredded Cabbage Green or purple varieties
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For Assembling
  • 8 pieces Corn or Flour Tortillas Warm before serving
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges For serving
  • Optional Toppings Sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, Cotija cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  2. Set Up the Dipping Station: Pour buttermilk into a separate bowl for dipping fish fillets.
  3. Coat the Fish: Dip fish fillets into buttermilk then dredge in flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
  4. Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil to around 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the Fish: Fry coated fish fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Prepare the Cilantro Lime Slaw: Combine cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  7. Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas, add fish, top with slaw and optional toppings.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep assembled tacos separate to maintain crunch.

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