Description
Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring golden-fried fish fillets tucked into warm tortillas and topped with a zesty, crunchy slaw made with fresh cilantro and lime. A perfect balance of crispy, creamy, and tangy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup cold sparkling water (or more as needed)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- For the Cilantro Lime Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or mixed)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, mix cabbage, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and chill until ready to use.
- Cut the fish into strips or chunks. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the sparkling water until a thick batter forms.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip fish pieces into the batter, letting excess drip off, then fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- To assemble tacos, place crispy fish into warm tortillas and top with cilantro lime slaw. Add extra lime wedges, avocado, or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use beer instead of sparkling water for a beer-battered version.
- For a lighter option, bake or air-fry the fish instead of deep-frying.
- Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: fish tacos, cilantro lime slaw, crispy fish, Mexican tacos, fried fish tacos, taco Tuesday