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Fish Taco Recipe

Quick & Easy Fish Tacos Recipe! Fried white fish (cod or tilapia) served in flour tortillas and topped with homemade cabbage slaw, a chipotle Ranch sauce and topped with avocado, cheese and tomatoes. Perfect 20-minute dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 6 medium flour tortillas
  • 1 lb fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil, for frying

fish seasoning-

cabbage slaw-

  • 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced

fish taco sauce-

fish taco toppings-

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 lime

Instructions

  • Shred and julienne ingredients for the slaw. Combine and set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  • Combine ingredients for the fish seasoning.
  • Coat the cod generously on all sides with the seasoning.
  • Once the oil is hot, add fish fillets and cook  2-4 minutes per side, or until the fillets are flakey and cooked.
  • Meanwhile, warm the tortillas and cut toppings.
  • Add cooked fish to a tortilla. Generously top with slaw, desired topping and drizzle with sauce and fresh lime juice.
  • Enjoy!