Fish Tacos Recipe
Crispy fish tacos with cabbage slaw and chipotle mayo.
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Ingredients
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Fish
Cabbage Slaw
Chipotle Mayo
Tacos
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.
- 2
- 3
Fry the Fish
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded fish fillets and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Cabbage Slaw Preparation
- 4
Mix the Slaw Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to combine and let sit for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
Chipotle Mayo Preparation
- 5
Make the Chipotle Mayo
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat. Place a few pieces of fried fish on each tortilla, top with cabbage slaw, and drizzle with chipotle mayo. Serve immediately.