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Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

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Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw are a delicious and fun meal perfect for any occasion, combining fresh flavors with a crunchy texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crispy fish
  • 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 pieces eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko For extra crunch, panko breadcrumbs are recommended.
  • to taste Salt, pepper, paprika
For the cilantro lime slaw
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 piece Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp honey
  • to taste Salt & pepper
For serving
  • 6-8 pieces small flour or corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges For an extra zesty touch.
  • Extra chopped cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Coat the fish fillets in flour, dip them in beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
  2. In a frying pan, heat oil and fry the coated fish until golden and crispy.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix slaw ingredients: combine red cabbage, green cabbage, chopped cilantro, mayo, lime juice, honey, and season with salt and pepper. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until soft.
Assembly
  1. On a plate, place a tortilla, add crispy fish, top with slaw, and sprinkle with extra cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

These tacos are best served fresh. Set up a taco station for everyone to build their own tacos. You can store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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