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Crispy Fish Tacos With Cilantro Lime Slaw A Crunchy Zesty Delight

Crispy Fish Tacos With Cilantro Lime Slaw

Crispy Fish Tacos With Cilantro Lime Slaw A Crunchy Zesty Delight is a fun and delicious dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Fish and Slaw
  • 1 pound white fish fillets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • lime wedges
  • optional toppings sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, Cotija cheese

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Pat fish dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip fish in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and fry fish until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. For the slaw, combine cabbage and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss with cabbage mixture.
  6. Warm tortillas in a skillet or oven.
  7. Assemble tacos with fish, slaw, and desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize your tacos with different types of fish or additional spices for an extra kick. Store leftover fish in the fridge for up to two days and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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