Description
Delightful crispy baja fish tacos with refreshing slaw; a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the flour mixture by combining flour, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Coat each fish fillet in the flour mixture, then transfer to breadcrumbs and press to adhere.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, about 1/4 inch deep.
- Fry each fish fillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Make the slaw by combining shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, and optional hot sauce in a bowl.
- Warm the tortillas and assemble the tacos with fish, slaw, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking the fish and adjust seasoning in the slaw to taste. Warm tortillas for easy assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
