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Crispy Fish Tacos

Crispy Fish Tacos - Your New Favorite Easy Weeknight Meal

Crispy Fish Tacos are a quick and flavorful dish for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 lb white fish fillets Cod, tilapia, or haddock can be used.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional, adjust to heat preference.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Regular milk can be used.
  • vegetable oil For frying.
For the Tacos
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo Diced tomatoes can substitute.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 unit lime For squeezing over tacos.
  • Optional toppings Avocado slices, sour cream, or hot sauce.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Shallow Dish
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the white fish fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a shallow dish, pour buttermilk, and in another combine flour, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Prepare for coating.
  3. Dredge the fish fillets in the buttermilk and then in the flour mixture, pressing lightly for an even coating. Let rest.
  4. In a skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil to approximately 350°F.
  5. Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Warm tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing fish, cabbage, pico de gallo, and cilantro on a tortilla.
  8. Squeeze lime juice over each taco and add optional toppings if desired.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, maintain proper oil temperature and coat fish evenly for a crispy texture.

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