Best 4 Easy Fish Tacos With Slaw Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor? Fish tacos with slaw are a great option! This delicious dish can be made with a variety of fish, such as tilapia, cod, or salmon, and it is topped with a creamy slaw made with cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. Served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings, fish tacos with slaw are a surefire hit that will please the whole family.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FISH STICK TACOS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 17

48 frozen fish sticks
Homemade Tortillas, recipe follows
Cabbage Pantry Slaw, recipe follows
1 cup jarred salsa
1 cup jarred salsa verde
1 1/2 cups grated Colby Jack cheese
Jarred sliced jalapenos, for topping
3 limes, cut into wedges
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup very hot water
1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup store-bought salad dressing, such as Thousand Island or Southwest flavor
2 tablespoons jarred jalapenos, chopped, plus 3 tablespoons liquid from the jar
One 4-ounce can diced pimentos, drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the fish sticks according to the package directions.
  • Pile 3 fish sticks onto each Homemade Tortilla. Add some of the Cabbage Pantry Slaw, both salsas and cheese, then top with a few slices of jalapeno and a squeeze of a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
  • In a bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Stir in the vegetable oil, then slowly pour in the hot water, stirring gently. When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently a few times to smooth it out.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Pinch off a piece of dough slightly smaller than a Ping-Pong ball and roll it into a 5-inch circle. It should be extremely thin.
  • Cook on the dry skillet for about 1 minute on the first side, until it starts to brown a little, then flip it and cook for about 30 seconds on the second side. Remove and stack onto a kitchen towel, then repeat with the rest. As you stack the tortillas, wrap them in the kitchen towel while you cook the next ones.
  • Put the shredded cabbage in a large bowl. Add the dressing, jalapenos and their liquid, pimentos and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until thoroughly combined.

EASY FISH TACOS WITH SLAW



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A light fried fish fillet topped with a spicy slaw. My eleven-year-old loves this dish!

Provided by miss_maya

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup Greek yogurt
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound white fish fillets
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
8 (6 inch) fajita-sized flour tortillas
1 avocado, diced, or to taste
1 medium tomato, chopped, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix coleslaw mix, cilantro, yogurt, peppers, vinegar, adobo sauce, and salt for slaw together and set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Cut fillets into 2-ounce portions. Season fish with 1 teaspoon salt, dried cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Allow to rest while combining flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and cayenne in a shallow dish.
  • Dip each fillet in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 inch of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry fish in the hot oil until golden and it flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
  • To assemble, top a tortilla with one fillet, 1/4 cup slaw, and slices of avocado and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899.7 calories, Carbohydrate 82.4 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1734.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH LIME SLAW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
3/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds skinless grouper or other firm white fish, halved crosswise
8 corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro, Mexican crema and salsa verde, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss the slaw mix, red onion, lime juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Preheat a grill to medium. Oil the grates. Mix the cayenne with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; rub all over the fish. Grill until well marked on the bottom and the fish releases easily from the grill, about 6 minutes. Flip and grill until cooked through, 4 to 6 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice or flake the fish.
  • Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm on the grill, about 4 minutes.
  • Divide the fish among the warm tortillas. Top with the slaw, cilantro, crema and salsa verde. Serve with lime wedges.

CRISPY TILAPIA FISH TACOS WITH SLAW



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Best fish tacos ever. Anybody who eats these is going to tell you to go open your own restaurant immediately. I've had plenty of people tell me "I don't like fish, but these tacos are amazing!" My secret in this recipe is the diet ginger ale. A lot of people use ginger beer, but I like the diet ginger ale because I find the batter is lighter and more crispy with all the flavor you get from ginger beer. Make 'em, eat 'em, love 'em, add them to your rotation. Top with jalapeno slices, if desired.

Provided by Jesse San Juan

Categories     Mexican Fish Tacos

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups chopped cabbage
½ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup diet ginger ale
1 pound tilapia (bream), raw
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, onion, pickles, and lemon juice for tartar sauce in a bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Mix garlic and ginger with rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl; pour over slaw and toss to coat. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
  • While oil is heating, mix flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Slowly add ginger ale and mix to combine. You don't want the batter to be overly thick; excess batter should be able to coat the fish entirely, but still be able to drip off.
  • Pat tilapia chunks dry and dredge in the batter until thoroughly coated.
  • Test the oil by adding a few drops of batter in it; when the batter begins to bubble and float, the oil is ready. Working in batches so you don't overcrowd the pot, carefully lower some tilapia into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining tilapia.
  • To serve, place slaw on warm tortillas. Top with tilapia and tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 973.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 70.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 914.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best fish tacos, choose a firm-fleshed fish that can withstand being grilled or fried, such as tilapia, cod, or salmon.
  • To make sure the fish is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • For a crispy fish taco, coat the fish in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, and spices before frying.
  • For a healthier fish taco, bake the fish instead of frying it.
  • To make the slaw, use a combination of shredded cabbage, carrots, and red onion. You can also add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or jicama.
  • For a creamy slaw, add a mayonnaise-based dressing. For a vinegar-based slaw, use a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and oil.
  • Serve the fish tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Fish tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to get your daily dose of fish and vegetables, and they can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like your fish tacos crispy or baked, with a creamy slaw or a vinegar-based slaw, there is a recipe out there that you will love.

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