Description
A delightful dish featuring flaky white fish, crispy batter, and fresh toppings, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fish (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup beer or sparkling water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Spices (cumin, smoked paprika, etc.), to taste
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the fish and pat it dry, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and cornstarch, add salt and spices, then whisk in beer or sparkling water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip fish in batter and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place fried fish on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil; keep warm in the oven.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or over a flame for a few seconds until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering tortillas with fish and topping with cabbage, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. Drizzle with sauce made from yogurt, lime, and garlic powder, if desired.
- Serve with lime wedges and enjoy with loved ones.
Notes
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: fish tacos, crispy tacos, summer recipe, family-friendly meal, fresh toppings