Crispy or Grilled Fish Tacos (Printable)

Crispy or grilled fish in soft tortillas with cabbage slaw and tangy lime cream.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1.1 lbs white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for breading
09 - 1 large egg for breading
10 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

→ Tortillas

11 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas

→ Slaw

12 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
13 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - Pinch of salt

→ Creamy Sauce

18 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
19 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
20 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
21 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
22 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
23 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnishes

24 - Fresh lime wedges
25 - Extra chopped cilantro

# Directions:

01 - Toss the shredded cabbage, sliced red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate while preparing the remaining components.
02 - Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut into strips. Sprinkle both sides evenly with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Dredge seasoned fish strips in flour, dip into beaten egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded fish and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, grill oiled fish on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
06 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
07 - Place a generous portion of slaw on each warm tortilla, top with cooked fish, drizzle with creamy sauce, and finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm, spiced fish and cool, crisp slaw is the kind of magic that makes people pause after their first bite
  • Everything comes together in about 35 minutes, but tastes like you spent all day thinking about it
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan when cooking the fish or youll end up steaming instead of searing
  • The slaw needs at least fifteen minutes to marinate for the best texture and flavor
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, keep the cooked fish in a low oven while you finish the batch
  • Grilling the fish adds a lovely smoky depth that pairs perfectly with the bright slaw
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