Breaded fish tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal or a fun and festive party appetizer. With its crispy breading and tender, flaky fish, these tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. To make the perfect breaded fish tacos, there are a few key things to keep in mind. First, you'll want to choose a firm, white fish, such as tilapia, cod, or halibut. Then, you'll need to create a flavorful breading mixture. Finally, you'll need to cook the fish tacos until the fish is cooked through and the breading is golden brown. This article will provide you with all the information you need to make the best breaded fish tacos.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRISPY FISH TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: green cabbage, medium red onion, roma tomatoes, fresh cilantro, small jalapeño, lime juice, salt, all-purpose flour, old bay seasoning, baking powder, lager beer, vegetable oil, fresh cod, medium avocados, sour cream, lime juice, salt, corn tortilla, radish
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the cabbage slaw: Combine the cabbage, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
- Make the crispy fish: In a large bowl, combine the flour, Old Bay, and baking powder. Add the beer and whisk until smooth. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Coat the fish in the batter, then transfer to the oil and fry until golden on the outside and cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Drain the fish on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Make the avocado crema: Add the avocados, sour cream, lime juice, and salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
- To assemble the tacos, add a bit of the cabbage slaw to a warmed tortilla. Top with a piece of fried fish, avocado crema, and sliced radish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 6 grams
THE ULTIMATE FISH TACOS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Prepare the fish. Cut the pieces of fish into 1-ounce strips. Set up a breading station of flour, lightly beaten eggs with water, and seasoned panko bread crumbs. Season all with salt and pepper. Dredge the pieces of fish in flour, egg then bread crumbs. Once all the fish is breaded deep-fry in small batches in (375 degrees F) oil. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Prepare the pink chile mayonnaise. Put the chipotles in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, adobo sauce and lemon juice and continue to process until the mixture is consistent and creamy. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the mango-radish salsa. Remove the peel and pith from the limes and cut between the membranes to remove the segments. Put these "supremes" into a bowl and squeeze over the juice from the membranes. Add the remaining ingredients and mix. Season and refrigerate until ready to use. You can also place all of the ingredients into a food processor and puree for a smoother salsa.
- To serve, set up the tacos "family-style". Assemble the fish in a pile on a plate; the pink chile mayonnaise in a bowl; and mango-radish salsa in another. Set a pile of shredded savoy cabbage, cilantro leaves, chopped chives and lime wedges next to the fish. Toast the corn tortillas lightly over an open flame (on your stove top) and serve.
BROILED FISH TACOS
There's no reason to reserve fish tacos for vacation or a night out. Put your broiler to work, and make them an easy weekly affair. Paprika and coriander give meaty white fish like mahi-mahi or halibut tons of impact, but the real star here is the lime-laced herb salad, which makes every bite pop. Make sure to start with the best corn tortillas you can find. And don't worry about loading the tacos up with cabbage and pico de gallo: There's no need here. These are at their best (and easiest) when they're pared down.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, tacos, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely zest the limes into a medium bowl. Remove the peel and pith from each lime. Discard the peel and pith, and cut the flesh into rounds. Chop into small pieces and add to the bowl. Set aside, along with 1 tablespoon vegetable or grapeseed oil and the chopped herbs. (You'll add them right before serving.)
- Move the broiler rack to less than 6 inches from the flame or coil, and heat broiler to high. Place the fish fillets in a flat, ovenproof dish. Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, salt, paprika and coriander in a small bowl. Drizzle all over the fish, rubbing to make sure all surfaces are coated. Broil until fish is crispy golden brown around the edges and just cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes (do not overcook).
- Meanwhile, lay out the tortillas in an even layer (overlapping slightly) on a baking sheet. Remove from the fish from the oven, and immediately toast the tortillas under the broiler until golden around the edges, about 2 minutes. Flip and toast 30 seconds to 1 minute more. (These are warm and pliable right out the oven, but crisp up as they cool. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel to keep soft.)
- Toss together the lime zest, lime flesh, herbs and oil and season with salt. Break each fish fillet in half with a fork or spoon to make 8 portions, and fill each tortilla with fish and herb salad. Drizzle or serve with crema.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 397, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
FISH TACOS
A cool sauce with just a bit of zing tops these breaded fish tacos (that are actually healthy!). This recipe is a delicious guilt-free dish that doesn't break the bank. -Lena Lim, Seattle, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the sour cream, chiles, cilantro and lime juice in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Set aside. , Cut each tilapia fillet lengthwise into 2 portions. Place the flour, egg white and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip tilapia in flour, then egg white, then crumbs. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook tilapia in oil in batches until fish flakes easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over fish., Place a portion of fish on each tortilla; top with about 2 tablespoons of sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with tomato. If desired, top with additional cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK FISH TACOS
A favorite in California beach towns, fish tacos are a perfect quick meal, here made super-fast with frozen fillets topped with prepared cole slaw and salsa.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven as directed on fish fillet package. Place fish fillets on ungreased cookie sheet; sprinkle with chili powder. Bake as directed.
- Remove fish from oven. Heat taco shells as directed on package. Meanwhile, remove pit and peel from avocado; cut avocado into small cubes. Cut warm fish into bite-sized pieces.
- To serve, spoon heaping tablespoon coleslaw into each warm taco shell. Top each with fish, avocado and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/6 of Recipe, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 7 g
CRISPY FISH TACOS
I came up with this recipe because I love fish tacos and couldn't find any where I live that weren't overly breaded and kind of soggy. We love the crispiness and great flavor of this fish!
Provided by Bethany A
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat eggs, milk, and taco seasoning together in a bowl using a whisk or a fork. Place panko bread crumbs in a separate bowl.
- Coat each piece of cod in egg batter, followed by bread crumbs.
- Place cod in hot oil and fry until golden brown and flaky, flipping halfway through if using a saucepan, 4 to 8 minutes, depending on size and fry method. Transfer to a platter covered with paper towels to drain. Keep warm.
- Warm tortillas in a microwave oven, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Divide fish evenly between tortillas. Top tacos evenly with sour cream; squeeze lime juice over each. Top each with cabbage, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and avocado, in that order. Squeeze additional lime juice over each taco and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 224.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CRISPY FISH TACOS
Steps:
- To fry the fish: Fill a large heavy bottomed pot about 1/3 full of peanut oil. Heat to 375 degrees F. While the oil is heating, put the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish. Break the eggs into another shallow dish, season with salt and pepper, and beat them with 2 tablespoons of water. Cut the fish into 1-inch wide strips. Dip them into the egg, then coat them well with the breadcrumbs. Set aside and let them rest for 10 minutes. Cook the fish a few pieces at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- To make the tacos: Heat a dry cast iron skillet over medium heat. Warm a corn tortilla in the pan until it softens, about 30 seconds. Place a fish strip on it, top with some of the shredded cabbage, and a big dollop of Pink Chili Mayo. Squeeze on some lime juice, roll up, and eat!
- Put the mayonnaise, sour cream, peppers, and lime juice in a blender and process to a puree. Refrigerate the mayo for 1/2 hour to let the flavors to blend; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Yield: 8 servings
BAKED COD FISH TACOS
A personal spin on baked cod fish tacos. When beef or chicken gets tiresome, do something fishy! Omitted cilantro due to personal tastes, but feel free to add if desired.
Provided by Adam Bassett
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Tacos Fish
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place cod fillets in a casserole dish and drizzle with olive oil and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season with cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and break apart the fish in the baking dish with 2 forks.
- Meanwhile, combine sour cream, garlic, lime zest, 1/4 teaspoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt for crema in a bowl. Combine cabbage, 1/4 teaspoon lime juice, and vinegar for cabbage slaw in another bowl.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave on default mode with a dampened paper towel draped over, 30 to 45 seconds.
- Assemble tacos by layering each tortilla with cod, cabbage slaw, crema, and tomato. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 531.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BEER-BATTERED FISH TACOS
Pile chunks of battered cod, herby tartare and pink pickled onions into tortilla wraps to make these moreish tacos. They serve four, but won't last long!
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- First, make the pickled onions. Put the vinegar in a pan with 150ml water, the coriander seeds, peppercorns, sugar and 1 tsp salt over a medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Scoop the onions into a bowl and carefully pour over the hot pickling liquid. Leave to cool for 15 mins, then cover and chill for at least 1 hr. Will keep chilled for up to two days.
- For the tartare sauce, mix together all the ingredients, then cover and chill. Will keep chilled for up to two days.
- Sift the flour and cornflour into a bowl, then stir through the salt. Make a well in the centre and whisk in the cold beer to make a smooth batter. Cover and chill for 30 mins.
- Heat the oil in a deep, heavy-based pan, no more than two-thirds full, until the oil reaches 190C on a cooking thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, check the oil is ready by dropping a small cube of bread into the oil - it should turn brown in about 10 seconds.
- Dip each piece of cod into the batter to fully coat, then gently shake off the excess. Fry the fish in batches for 4 mins per batch, then remove using a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Warm your tortillas in a low oven or in a dry frying pan. Spread over the tartare sauce, then add the fish and top with the pickled onions and shredded lettuce, plus a dash of hot sauce, if you like. Best enjoyed with a cold beer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 841 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh fish: Fresher fish will taste better and have a better texture.
- Choose a firm-fleshed fish: This will hold up better to the breading and frying process.
- Make sure the fish is completely dry before breading: This will help the breading adhere to the fish.
- Use a light hand when breading the fish: You don't want to weigh the fish down with too much breading.
- Fry the fish in hot oil: This will help the fish cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the fish: This will cause the fish to steam instead of fry.
- Serve the fish tacos immediately: They are best when they are hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Breaded fish tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like your tacos mild or spicy, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to serve fish, give breaded fish tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!
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