Jul 14 2026
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Fish Taco Recipe

Inspired by Big Papi's - Real Good Tacos
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy fish with cabbage and chipotle sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Toppings

Chipotle Sauce

Tortillas

Method

Prepare the Fish

  1. 1

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Gradually add cold water until you achieve a smooth batter.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Coat the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make the Chipotle Sauce

  1. 5

    Blend Ingredients

    In a blender, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 6

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.

  2. 7

    Build the Taco

    On each tortilla, place a few pieces of crispy fish, top with shredded cabbage, and drizzle with chipotle sauce. Add chopped cilantro and a wedge of lime.

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