Jul 14 2026
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Fish Taco Recipe

Inspired by Zombie Taco
Time40m
Serves4

Crispy fish topped with cabbage, cilantro, and chipotle mayo.

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Ingredients

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Fish Preparation

Taco Assembly

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Cut them into smaller pieces if preferred.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

  3. 3

    Coat the Fish

    Dip each piece of fish into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture until well coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated fish pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Chipotle Mayo

  1. 5

    Make the Chipotle Mayo

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth.

Taco Assembly

  1. 6

    Warm the Tortillas

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

  2. 7

    Assemble the Tacos

    On each tortilla, place a piece of crispy fish, a generous handful of shredded cabbage, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of chipotle mayo. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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