Best 6 Walking Fish Tacos With Crunchy Cabbage Slaw And Cilantro Dressing Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our ultimate guide to crafting delectable walking fish tacos, featuring a vibrant crunchy cabbage slaw and a tantalizing cilantro dressing. These tacos burst with a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will captivate your taste buds. From selecting the freshest walking fish and preparing the savory batter to assembling the tacos with perfectly balanced fillings, this article will guide you through each step of this culinary journey. Along the way, we'll unveil secrets and tips to achieve the ideal crunch in your cabbage slaw and create a cilantro dressing that elevates the entire taco experience. So, grab your aprons and let's dive into the world of walking fish tacos, where every bite is a celebration of culinary mastery!

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

GRILLED SOUTHERN FISH TACOS WITH CABBAGE SLAW



Grilled Southern Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup buttermilk
1 jalapeno, sliced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/2 pounds halibut, skinless
Olive oil, for greasing grates
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 to 20 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Cabbage Slaw, recipe follows
Lime wedges, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
1/2 small head green cabbage, cored
1/4 red onion
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 chipotle, packed in adobo, finely chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add buttermilk, jalapeno, smoked paprika, 1/2 the lime juice, salt, and pepper to a large resealable zip top bag. Add the halibut and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, brush the grill grate with some olive oil. Remove the fish from the marinade and grill the fish 4 minutes per side, about 8 minutes total. Remove to a plate and break the fish into chunks. Sprinkle with lime juice and a touch more salt.
  • Grill corn tortillas until warm and soft and they have a few charred marks.
  • To assemble the tacos, place a nice spoonful of the fish onto the center of a warmed tortilla. Top with the Cabbage Slaw. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
  • Using a large holed grater attachment for a food processor, shred the cabbage and red onion. Add to a large serving bowl with the chopped cilantro.
  • Mix the sour cream, chipotle, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Add the dressing to the grated cabbage. Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours before serving

FISH TACOS WITH HONEY-CUMIN CILANTRO SLAW AND CHIPOTLE MAYO



Fish Tacos with Honey-Cumin Cilantro Slaw and Chipotle Mayo image

I loved a local chain restaurant's fish tacos so much, that I had to try to duplicate them. They combine flour tortillas filled with breaded, fried tilapia, layered with chipotle mayo, topped with napa cabbage, dressed with honey-cumin sauce, and served with pico de gallo, sour cream, chips and salsa. You'll find them very refreshing and packed full of flavor!

Provided by SCAREY76

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
½ cup fresh lime juice
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup mayonnaise
2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko crumbs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
2 cups 3 color coleslaw blend
1 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
8 (7 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Place the tilapia chunks in a flat dish and pour 1/2 cup lime juice over the fish. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the honey-cumin sauce by whisking together 1/3 cup lime juice, honey, vegetable oil, and ground cumin a small bowl. Set aside until needed.
  • To make the chipotle mayonnaise dressing, place the mayonnaise, chilies, adobo sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper together in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
  • To bread the fish, place the flour, eggs, and panko crumbs in three separate shallow dishes. Season the fish with salt and pepper to taste. Dip the fish pieces first in the four, coating evenly, and shaking off any excess. Dip next in the eggs, and last in the panko crumbs, patting the pieces to help the breadcrumbs hold. Set the fish aside on a plate.
  • To cook the breaded fish, pour 1 cup vegetable oil into a skillet to 1/4 inch deep. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) over medium heat. Cook the fish, turning until all sides are golden brown, and flesh is easily flaked with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Brush the fish with the honey-cumin sauce.
  • Mix the coleslaw and cilantro together in a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chipotle mayonnaise dressing, and pour the remaining dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.
  • Place the tortillas on a flat surface, and spread each with 1 tablespoon reserved chipotle mayonnaise dressing. Divide the fish between the tortillas. Top with the cilantro coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 984.3 calories, Carbohydrate 117.5 g, Cholesterol 137.4 mg, Fat 44.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1153.8 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

FISH TACOS AND CILANTRO COLESLAW, 20 MINUTES MAX



Fish Tacos and Cilantro Coleslaw, 20 Minutes Max image

This is one of my best-kept secrets recipe for serving a healthy, easy and really flavorful dinner in about 20 minutes.

Provided by fluffernutter

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 frozen battered fish fillets
4 8-inch flour tortillas
1/4-1/3 head green cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, sliced or minced
1 teaspoon chopped jalapenos or 1 teaspoon serrano chili, to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bake fish fillets according to package directions.
  • Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place them in the oven to heat.
  • Or heat them at the last minute in a microwave in plastic wrap.
  • Shred or chop the cabbage.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage with all the remaining ingredients.
  • Cut each hot fish fillet into 6-8 pieces, then pile into a hot tortilla with lots of slaw.

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

FISH TACOS WITH CABBAGE AND LIME



Fish Tacos with Cabbage and Lime image

These healthy tacos are easy to prepare and filled with flavorful cilantro.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless tilapia fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
1 lime, half finely zested and juiced, half cut into wedges
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
12 corn tortillas
1/2 small head red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 small white onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. Pat fish dry with paper towels and gently coat with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Broil until fish is browned on top and flesh is opaque throughout, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime zest and juice, and a few dashes hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Toast corn tortillas over a kitchen burner using tongs or wrap in parchment-lined foil and heat in oven, 5 minutes. Divide fish evenly among tortillas and top with cabbage, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 36 g

NADINE'S TANGY FISH TACOS SLAW



Nadine's Tangy Fish Tacos Slaw image

A tangier version of the ordinary slaw. Perfect for fish tacos. Thanks, Nadine!

Provided by Tere Shabi

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     With Mayo

Time 2h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ head white cabbage, finely chopped
½ head red cabbage, finely chopped
2 large carrots, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
2 spears dill pickle, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
¼ cup dill pickle juice, or more to taste
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or more to taste
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning

Steps:

  • Mix white cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, onion, and pickle together in a bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise, salad dressing, pickle juice, Cajun seasoning, vinegar, and adobo seasoning together in a bowl until well combined. Combine dressing with the cabbage mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish: Firm, flaky fish like cod, tilapia, or halibut work best for fish tacos. Avoid fish that are too oily or delicate, as they will fall apart during cooking.
  • Cook the fish properly: The fish should be cooked until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Overcooked fish will be dry and tough.
  • Use fresh tortillas: Fresh tortillas are essential for the best fish tacos. If you can't find fresh tortillas, you can warm up store-bought tortillas in the oven or microwave.
  • Load up on toppings: Fish tacos are all about the toppings. Some popular options include shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to fish tacos. Try different types of fish, toppings, and sauces to find your favorite combination.

Conclusion:

Fish tacos are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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