Best 8 Easy Fried Fish Tacos Recipes

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If you're craving a flavorful and hassle-free meal, look no further than easy fried fish tacos. This delicious dish combines crispy fish, tangy slaw, and creamy sauce, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is guaranteed to impress your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the simple steps to create the perfect easy fried fish tacos.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY FISH TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Fish Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: green cabbage, red onion, sour cream, lime, salt, tilapia fillets, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, cilantro, lime

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups green cabbage, shredded
½ cup red onion, diced
1 cup sour cream
1 lime, juiced
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tilapia fillets
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 corn tortillas
cilantro, to taste
lime, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red onion, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
  • In a bowl, mix cayenne, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Season each tilapia fillet on both sides with the seasoning mix.
  • Over medium-high heat, cook 2 fillets at a time for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Repeat for the remaining fillets.
  • Using a fork, break apart the fillets into bite-size pieces.
  • Right before serving, heat the corn tortillas in the pan over high heat. Remove from the pan and assemble the tacos with the cabbage slaw and tilapia.
  • Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 4 grams

QUICK AND EASY FISH TACOS



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You can serve these delightful tacos with a tossed salad and french fries, or just throw it all together for a quick and tasty snack. If you use salsa and tartar sauce, you can make it ahead or use store-bought.

Provided by Chris

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

30 breaded frozen fish sticks
½ cup vegetable oil
10 corn tortillas
½ pound finely shredded red cabbage
¾ cup tartar sauce
¾ cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Arrange fish sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until crisp and golden brown. Remove from heat and cut into thirds.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas until soft. Drain on paper towels.
  • Fill the heated tortillas with fish stick portions, cabbage, tartar sauce, and salsa to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 428.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

QUICK FISH TACOS



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This simple yet scrumptious recipe has a nice kick and is a house favorite. Delicious!

Provided by Huge

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise
2 ½ cups shredded red cabbage
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into strips
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream and lime juice together in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Reserve about half the mixture in another bowl for serving. Mince half the jalapeno pepper; save other half for later. Toss cabbage, green onions, and minced jalapeno half in remaining sour cream mixture until slaw is well mixed.
  • Heat olive oil and remaining jalapeno half in a large skillet over medium heat; swirl oil to coat skillet evenly. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Pan-fry fish strips in the skillet in 2 batches until fish is golden brown and easily flaked with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes. Discard jalapeno half.
  • Heat tortillas in the microwave on high until warm, 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Serve fish in warmed tortillas topped with cabbage slaw, reserved sour cream mixture, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 480.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

FRIED FISH TACOS



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Make and share this Fried Fish Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Gorete

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs cod, loins or 2 lbs basa fillets
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
3 eggs
2 teaspoons cold water
salt and pepper, to taste
vegetable oil, for frying
16 soft corn tortillas or 16 flour tortillas
1 (14 ounce) bag Coleslaw
2 avocados, sliced (optional)
1 tomatoes, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup jalapeno dip or 1/2 cup chipotle mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Fill a large deep frying pan about 1/3 full of vegetable oil. Heat to 375°F.
  • Place the breadcrumbs in a dish. In a separate dish, beat the eggs with salt and pepper and the water.
  • Cut each fish fillet into 4 equal pieces , then season with salt and pepper. Dip the fish into the eggs, then into the panko bread crumbs. Place on a tray lined with paper towels and let rest for 15 minutes to allow the breading to set.
  • Cook the fish a few pieces at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • To warm the tortillas, heat a dry frying pan over medium heat and warm the tortillas in the pan until it softens and is hot, about 30 seconds.
  • Spread the dip on the tortillas, then top with the coleslaw, avocado, tomato then the fish.
  • *Chipotle Mayonnaise; 1 cup mayonnaise, 2-3 chipotle chilies (canned in adobo), 1 tablespoons adobo sauce and juice from 1/2 a lime. Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor, then cover and refrigerate.*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 417.3, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3, Protein 31.3

CRISPY FISH TACOS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 pounds tilapia fillets, about 5
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Kosher salt
1 to 1 1/2 cups water
3 cups canola oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
8 corn tortillas
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded (reserve remaining half for Round 2 Recipe, Bean and Cheese Chalupas)

Steps:

  • Cut the fish into 1 1/2-inch chunks. (Reserve 1 fillet and refrigerate for the online Round 2 Recipe, Ceviche.)
  • To make the batter, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in enough water, about 1 to 1 1/2 cups, until the mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.
  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 360 degrees F.
  • When the oil is hot, working in batches, dip the fish pieces into the batter and carefully add them to the hot oil. Cook the fish until golden brown on both sides and the fish is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes total. Remove from the pan and drain on to a sheet tray lined with a paper bag or paper towels.
  • To make the sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, garlic, and 2 tablespoons cilantro in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave on medium for 1 minute to warm. Put about 1/4 cup of the shredded cabbage on each tortilla. Put 3 pieces of the fried fish on top of the cabbage, then top with some sauce. Arrange the tacos on a serving platter and garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro. Serve immediately.

FANTASTIC FISH TACOS



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Searching for a lighter alternative to traditional fried fish tacos, I came up with this crispy, crunchy entree. It's a hit with friends and family. -Jennifer Palmer, Rancho Cucamonga, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons fat-free milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1 pound mahi mahi or cod fillets, cut into 1-inch strips
4 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
TOPPINGS:
1 cup coleslaw mix
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • For sauce, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice and milk; refrigerate until serving., In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg and water. In another shallow bowl, toss bread crumbs with lemon pepper. Dip fish in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish; cook 2-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve in tortillas with toppings and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

'OVEN-FRIED' FISH TACOS



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Take taco night to all new heights with our 'Oven-Fried' Fish Tacos recipe. These 'Oven-Fried' Fish Tacos are served with a zippy cabbage mixture.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 2 tacos each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
4 tilapia fillets (1 lb.)
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup slivered red onions
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Chipotle Aioli
8 corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Spray foil-covered baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup dressing for later use; brush remaining dressing onto fish, then shake with coating mix as directed on package.
  • Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Meanwhile, toss cabbage with onions, cilantro, aioli and reserved dressing.
  • Cut fish lengthwise in half; place on tortillas. Top with cabbage mixture; fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 27 g

CRISPY FISH TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Crispy Fish Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

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

½ head green cabbage, finely shredded
½ medium red onion, small diced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeño, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt, to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup lager beer
vegetable oil, for frying
1 lb fresh cod, cut into 1-inch (2-cm) thick strips
2 medium avocados
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup lime juice
salt, to taste
corn tortilla, warmed
radish, thinly sliced, for serving, optional

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh fish: Fresh fish will give your tacos the best flavor. If you can't find fresh fish, frozen fish will also work, but be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Season the fish well: Don't be afraid to season the fish generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the fish and make your tacos more delicious.
  • Cook the fish properly: The fish should be cooked until it is flaky and opaque. If you overcook the fish, it will become dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality tortilla: The tortilla is an important part of the taco, so be sure to use a good quality one. Corn tortillas are traditional, but you can also use flour tortillas if you prefer.
  • Load up on toppings: Tacos are all about the toppings! Be sure to include a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and sour cream.
  • Serve with a wedge of lime: A wedge of lime is the perfect finishing touch for fish tacos. It adds a bit of acidity and brightness to the tacos.

Conclusion:

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 weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a fish taco recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give fish tacos a try!

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