FISH TACOS WITH HONEY LIME CILANTRO SLAW
The BEST fish taco recipe! Perfectly cooked fish with a yummy cabbage slaw & tomatillo ranch. These are easy, fresh, and delicious. Feel free to use any flaky white fish here--cod, halibut, tilapia, mahimahi, etc. They all work! (PS - Don't miss the notes section for lots of tips on adding a little kick, different topping ideas, and more!)
Provided by Emily
Categories Main Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium or large bowl, combine green and white cabbage, cilantro, lime juice (start with 1 Tbsp), honey, salt and pepper. Taste and add additional lime juice or honey as desired. Stir to combine well and set aside until ready to serve. The salt and lime juice will help soften and break down the cabbage.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Place fish in a shallow container (or zip-tip bag). Pat dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel (this will help your seasoning mix stick). Rub with all of your seasoning blend, coating generously.
- Heat avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Working in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, cook fillets 3-4 minutes per side or until fish is opaque and cooked through. Repeat with remaining fish. Gently separate cooked fish into small sections for tacos.
- To assemble your tacos, spoon slaw and fish into corn tortillas. Add your favorite extras, such as avocado slices, additional fresh cilantro, etc. Drizzle with tomatillo ranch, citrus avocado sauce, or a dollop of guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 recipe, Calories 307 calories, Sugar 6.9 g, Sodium 678 mg, Fat 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 33.2 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg
EASY SHEET PAN FISH TACOS
Flaky white fish with crusty, caramelized edges is topped with a cilantro slaw and drizzled with a smoky sour cream sauce in this simple fish taco recipe. Baking the fish on a sheet pan is a little heathier and a lot less messy than frying it, and means cleanup will be a breeze! For family dinners or casual get-togethers, set this up as a taco bar with other toppings such as pico de gallo, avocado slices, pickled red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, and black beans.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Mexican Fish Tacos
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Mix together chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper for tacos in a small bowl until well combined.
- Brush 2 tablespoons oil all over the prepared pan, then add mahi mahi fillets. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over the fillets and rub to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of the fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes evenly with a fork and drippings are caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
- While the fish is baking, prepare slaw by combining coleslaw mix, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined.
- Stir together sour cream, chipotle in adobo, adobo sauce, and salt for crema together in a small bowl.
- Char tortillas over a gas flame.
- Remove fish from the oven and flake it with a fork.
- Fill tortillas with fish and slaw. Drizzle with crema and squeeze lime wedges over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1337.6 mg
SOUTHERN-STYLE FISH TACOS WITH CRUNCHY SLAW AND CHIPOTLE MAYO
Steps:
- For the slaw: Whisk the lime juice, oil, honey, and salt together in a bowl. Add the green and red cabbage, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap, and let the bowl chill in the fridge for 1 hour, so the flavors can develop.
- For the chipotle mayo: Blend the mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and honey in a food processor until smooth. Remove from processor, and set aside until ready to serve.
- For the catfish: Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. (For tips on deep-frying, see page 19.)
- Slice the catfish into 1-inch-thick fingers on a diagonal, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce on a rimmed plate. Stir together the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper on another rimmed plate, and season with salt and pepper. Working in batches, dip the catfish into the buttermilk batter, then dredge it through the cornmeal mixture, shaking off the excess.
- When the oil is hot, gently drop the catfish into the Dutch oven and fry until golden brown, working in batches, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper-towel-lined sheet tray when done, and immediately season with salt and pepper.
- Place the tortillas on a plate, and wrap the plate with damp paper towels. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. (Alternatively, if you have a gas stove, turn the heat to medium and place a corn tortilla directly over the flame, to toast for about 15 seconds on each side. This will soften the tortilla and give it a delicious smoky flavor.)
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous portion of fried catfish onto the center of a warmed tortilla. Top with the crunchy slaw, and top with chipotle mayonnaise. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
- ALTERNATIVE: GRILLED CATFISH
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Slice the catfish into 1-inch-thick fingers on the diagonal. Brush with a few tablespoons olive oil on each side, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the catfish 2 to 3 minutes per side. Assemble the tacos as directed.
HEALTHY FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO SLAW
Healthy fish tacos, almost too pretty to eat... but do it! Add some shredded cheese or extra peppers if you like.
Provided by Donna B McClure
Time 3h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine tilapia strips and 1/2 cup lime juice in a glass container. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
- Combine yogurt, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, hot sauce, and salt for spicy dressing in a blender or food processor; pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
- When ready to cook the tilapia, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove tilapia from the lime juice and shake off excess. Place in a small baking dish. Discard the remaining lime juice.
- Whisk 1/3 cup lime juice, honey powder, avocado oil, cumin, and paprika for honey-cumin sauce together in a small bowl. Pour over tilapia to cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare slaw: Combine green and red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in a bowl. Remove spicy dressing from the refrigerator and pour all but 1/4 cup over the slaw; toss to combine.
- Build tacos by putting 1 tablespoon remaining spicy dressing on each tortilla. Top with tilapia strips, slaw, and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 531.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME DRESSING
I came up with this recipe when I couldn't find good directions for grilled fish tacos. I liked the chipotle-lime combination in a dip I once tried so I imitated it here. Choose toppings to suit your taste, or include typical accompaniments such as salsa fresca, cabbage, a squeeze of lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
Provided by MaryD
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 6h44m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning, black pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl until blended. Place the tilapia in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover, and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
- To make the dressing, combine the sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning. Add salt, and pepper in desired amounts. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat.
- Remove fish from marinade, drain off any excess and discard marinade. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage; drizzle with dressing. To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 644.3 mg, Sugar 7 g
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