Crispy Fish Tacos Cilantro Lime (Print-Friendly Version)
Flaky fish, cilantro-lime slaw, and creamy sauce wrapped in tortillas for a crowd-pleasing meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Fish Preparation
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1 lb white fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia)
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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¾ cup cold sparkling water
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Cilantro Lime Slaw
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2 cups shredded green cabbage
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1 cup shredded purple cabbage
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon honey
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
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½ cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon cumin
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Salt, to taste
→ Taco Assembly
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8 small corn or flour tortillas
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Lime wedges, for serving
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Extra chopped cilantro, for garnish
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Optional toppings: avocado slices, pickled red onions, hot sauce
# Steps:
01 -
In a large bowl, mix green and purple cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well and refrigerate until needed.
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In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
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Pat the fish fillets dry and cut them into taco-sized strips. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually pour in cold sparkling water while stirring to make a smooth, slightly thick batter. Heat 2 inches of oil in a skillet to 175°C (350°F). Dip each fish piece into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, and fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Lightly toast each tortilla on a dry skillet or open flame until warm and pliable.
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Place crispy fish pieces into the center of each warm tortilla. Add a handful of slaw on top, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with extra cilantro or your preferred toppings.