Jul 14 2026
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Fish Taco Recipe

Inspired by TACOCAT
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy fish with jalapeño slaw and avocado.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Taco Assembly

Method

Prepare the Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.

  3. 3

    Bread the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet first into the egg mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating.

Fry the Fish

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 5

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully add the breaded fish fillets to the hot oil, frying them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 6

    Drain the Fish

    Remove the fried fish from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Make the Jalapeño Slaw

  1. 7

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix together the shredded cabbage, chopped jalapeño, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 8

    Add the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the slaw and toss to combine.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 9

    Warm the Tortillas

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

  2. 10

    Build the Tacos

    Place a piece of fried fish on each tortilla, top with jalapeño slaw, and add sliced avocado.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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