Crispy Fish Tacos
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Crispy Fish Tacos

Golden fried cod tucked into warm tortillas with crunchy slaw and creamy lime sauce. These tacos are fresh, bold, and ready in under 30 minutes.

4.5
30 min
🍴4 servings
🔥420 cal
🔖Easy
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Crispy battered cod in warm tortillas with tangy slaw and zesty lime crema.

Nutrition per serving

420Calories
28gProtein
38gCarbs
16gFat
3gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

fish

batter

base

slaw

sauce

cooking

Instructions

1

Make the Lime Crema

In a small bowl whisk together sour cream and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and set aside in the refrigerator.

2

Prepare the Batter

In a large bowl combine flour smoked paprika and garlic powder. Slowly whisk in sparkling water until a smooth thin batter forms. Do not over mix.

3

Fry the Fish

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Dip cod strips into batter letting excess drip off then fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

4

Warm the Tortillas

Place tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until warmed and slightly charred.

5

Assemble the Tacos

Layer each tortilla with shredded cabbage crispy fish strips and a generous drizzle of lime crema. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Substitutions

codtilapia or mahi mahi
sour creamGreek yogurt
corn tortillasflour tortillas

Common mistakes

Using batter that is too thick which makes the coating heavy and doughy
Overcrowding the pan which lowers oil temperature and makes fish soggy
Skipping the paper towel drain step which leaves tacos greasy

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