Crispy Fish Tacos Slaw (Printable)

Golden crispy fish fillets with vibrant cabbage slaw and creamy sauce in warm tortillas.

# Components:

→ Fish

01 - 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock)
02 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Slaw

10 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
11 - ½ cup shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - ½ tsp honey
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Assembly

19 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
20 - 1 avocado, sliced
21 - Lime wedges for serving

→ Creamy Sauce (Optional)

22 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
23 - 1 tbsp lime juice
24 - 1 tsp hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
25 - ¼ tsp garlic powder

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, mix green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables, toss to coat, then refrigerate until needed.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour; one with beaten eggs; one with panko breadcrumbs combined with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Pat fish fillets dry and cut into strips approximately 1 by 3 inches.
04 - Dredge each strip in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat evenly with the seasoned panko mixture.
05 - Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry fish strips in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
07 - Place several crispy fish strips on each tortilla. Top with slaw, avocado slices, and a drizzle of creamy sauce if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for weeknight dinners
  • Fresh flavors with satisfying crunch in every bite
02 -
  • For a lighter version bake the breaded fish instead of frying
  • Pickled onions or jalapeños make a great topping addition
03 -
  • For extra crunch serve the tacos immediately after assembling
  • Bake the fish for a lighter meal or swap with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
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