Best 8 Soft And Crunchy Fish Tacos Recipes

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Soft and crunchy fish tacos are a delightful culinary treat that combines the best of both worlds. With a soft and flaky fish filling nestled inside a crispy and flavorful taco shell, these tacos offer a delightful contrast in texture that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer classic Baja-style fish tacos or are looking for something with a unique twist, there are endless variations of this dish to explore. Gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a journey to discover the secrets of making the perfect soft and crunchy fish tacos.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY FISH TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

SOFT AND CRUNCHY FISH TACOS



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Looking for a soft, crunchy Mexican dinner using Old El Paso® flour tortillas and taco shells? Then check out these spicy fish and broccoli sandwiches flavored with vinaigrette dressing ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8.2-oz package)
8 Old El Paso™ taco shells (from 4.6-oz package)
1 bag (12 oz) broccoli slaw mix (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup light lime vinaigrette dressing or vinaigrette dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
4 tilapia or other mild-flavored, medium-firm fish fillets (about 1 lb)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup prepared guacamole
1 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat tortillas and taco shells as directed on package. In medium bowl, toss broccoli slaw mix, dressing and cilantro; set aside.
  • In shallow dish, place taco seasoning. Coat both sides of fish with taco seasoning. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook fish in oil 6 minutes, turning once, or until fish flakes easily with fork. Divide fish into 8 pieces.
  • Spread each flour tortilla with 2 tablespoons guacamole. Place hard taco shell on center of flour tortilla. Using slotted spoon, spoon about 1/4 cup slaw into each hard taco shell. Place 1 fish piece over slaw in each taco shell. Gently fold tortilla sides up to match taco shell sides. Top with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1630 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 2 g

EASY FISH TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

FIERY FISH TACOS WITH CRUNCHY CORN SALSA



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Spicy grilled fish are cooled down with a fresh crunchy veggie salsa featuring fresh corn. Your guests will swim back for seconds!

Provided by LouiseCol

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked corn kernels
½ cup diced red onion
1 cup peeled, diced jicama
½ cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salt, or to taste
6 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 corn tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together corn, red onion, jicama, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Stir in lime juice and zest.
  • In a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and salt.
  • Brush each fillet with olive oil, and sprinkle with spices to taste.
  • Arrange fillets on grill grate, and cook for 3 minutes per side. For each fiery fish taco, top two corn tortillas with fish, sour cream, and corn salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2415.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SOFT FISH TACOS



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My husband Bill and I created these tasty fish tacos. The combination with tilapia and cabbage may seem unusual, but after one bite, everyone's hooked!-Carrie Billups, Florence, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups coleslaw mix
1/3 cup tartar sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomato and sliced avocado

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the coleslaw mix, tartar sauce, salt, cumin and pepper; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, cook tilapia in oil and lemon juice over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Place tilapia on tortillas; top with coleslaw mixture. Serve with cheese, tomato and avocado if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY FISH TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds resh ahi-ahi,loodline emoved, cut into strips)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted ground coriander seeds
2 rounded teaspoons toasted ground cumin seed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup finely diced yellow onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 errano eppers, seeded and minced
1 can seasoned black beans
6 to 8 hard taco shells, homemade or store-bought
1 cup pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the fish in a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, the coriander, cumin and some salt and pepper. Toss in 1/4 cup cilantro and 1/4 cup parsley.
  • Saute the onions, garlic and serranos in a medium sauce pot with 1/4 cup olive oil until the onions are soft. Add the black beans including their liquid and bring to a simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into a food processor and pulse until fairly smooth. Add the remaining parsley and cilantro, pulse, and place in a bowl.
  • Add the remaining oil to a saute pan over high heat and saute the marinated fish strips until opaque. Season with salt and pepper. Place a few spoonfuls of the black bean puree in the bottom crease of the shells, then add about 1 1/2 ounces of the cooked fish and 3 teaspoons pico de gallo to each shell. Serve with a lime wedge.

THE ULTIMATE FISH TACOS



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This recipe is my favorite meal to prepare. Adding my own personal touch to the marinade makes my fish tacos pop with flavor. I warm corn tortillas on the grill and add salsa, cilantro, purple cabbage and fresh squeezed lime. -Yvonne Molina, Moreno Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 mahi mahi fillets (6 ounces each)
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups chopped red cabbage
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salsa verde, optional
2 medium limes, cut into wedges
Hot pepper sauce (Tapatio preferred)

Steps:

  • In a 13x9-in. baking dish, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Add fillets; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., Drain fish and discard marinade. On an oiled grill rack, grill mahi mahi, covered, over medium-high heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) until it flakes easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove fish. Place tortillas on grill rack; heat 30-45 seconds. Keep warm., To assemble, divide fish among the tortillas; layer with red cabbage, cilantro and, if desired, salsa verde. Squeeze a little lime juice and hot pepper sauce over fish mixture; fold sides of tortilla over mixture. Serve with lime wedges and additional pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY FISH TACOS



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The fish in these tacos get their amazing crunch from Old El Paso® taco shells.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 Old El Paso™ taco shells
2 teaspoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 lb tilapia fillets
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
1 cup pico de gallo salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil.
  • Place taco shells in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; crush shells with rolling pin. Add taco seasoning mix; shake until well mixed.
  • Cut tilapia fillets into 3x1-inch pieces. Add fillet pieces to bag, pressing crumbs onto pieces to coat. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes, turning halfway through bake time. Place 2 pieces on each tortilla. Add toppings. Roll up tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, firm fish fillets for the best results.
  • Season the fish fillets well with salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings before cooking.
  • Cook the fish fillets until they are just cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Use a variety of toppings for your fish tacos, such as shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese.
  • Serve your fish tacos with a variety of sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Fish tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings and sauces to choose from, fish tacos can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party dish, fish tacos are a great option. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, be sure to give fish tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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