How do I make crispy fish tacos with slaw?

Get ready for a fiesta with our crispy fish tacos with slaw recipe! A perfect blend of crunchy textures and refreshing flavors.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make crispy fish tacos with slaw. Items include: Fish fillets Lime juice Olive oil Cumin Paprika Salt Hot sauce Cabbage Carrots Cilantro Mayonnaise Corn tortillas Jalapeños

Fish fillets 4
Lime juice 1/4 cup
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Cumin 1 teaspoon
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Hot sauce for serving, optional
Cabbage 1 cup
Carrots 1/2 cup
Cilantro 1/4 cup
Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons
Corn tortillas 8
Jalapeños sliced, optional

Take note
Be careful not to overcrowd the frying pan when cooking the fish. This could lead to uneven cooking and soggy tacos. Also, remember to handle hot ingredients with caution to avoid any burns. And finally, try not to eat all the fish straight out of the pan before you assemble the tacos. It's tempting, we know!

1

Prepare the fish marinade

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a dash of hot sauce. Whisk everything together until well combined.

2

Marinate the fish

Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure both sides are coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let the fish marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

3

Make the slaw

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of thinly sliced cabbage, 1/2 cup of shredded carrots, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together until the slaw is well coated.

4

Fry the fish

Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep-sided pan over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, prepare a plate lined with paper towels for draining. Take the marinated fish fillets and coat them in flour, shaking off any excess. Carefully place the coated fillets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once cooked, transfer the fish to the prepared plate to drain.

5

Assemble the tacos

Warm up your favorite corn tortillas. Place a crispy fish fillet on each tortilla, then top with a generous spoonful of slaw. If you like it spicy, you can add some sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce. Fold the tortillas in half and serve immediately.