We think this might be the best fish taco recipe around. It's so simple, but the flavors are incredible. Kids like this one, too!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: fish tacos, tacos
Servings: 10tacos
Ingredients
2lbsTilapia, cut into 1-inch strips
10corn or flour tortillas
2tspchili powder
1tsppaprika
¾tspsalt
½tspcumin
½tspgarlic powder
½tspblack pepper
Canola Oil
Cabbage Slaw
3cupscoleslaw mix
2tbsplime juice
1tsphoney
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
⅓cupsour cream
¼cupmayonnaise
2Tbsplime juice
½tspgarlic powder
1tsphot sauce (or more to taste)
Instructions
For the cabbage slaw and sauce, combine all ingredients and set aside to rest.
Combine the spices and toss with the tilapia fillets. Lightly coat a pan with canola oil, about ¼ inch, and cook the tilapia in batches, about 3 minutes per side, until flaky. Lay on a paper towel to drain while cooking the rest. Alternatively, you could place cooked Tilapia on a cooling rack and place in a 200°F oven to keep warm.
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds or until warmed through. (You can also warm them on the stove, but they'll take longer!)
To assemble the tacos, place 2 pieces of fish in a tortilla, layer with slaw, toppings, and sauce. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
You can mix up the spices and heat to suit your family's tastes. Add cilantro to the slaw and sauce if you're a fan! Add some cayenne to the tilapia spice mix for an added layer of heat, or maybe a pinch of brown sugar for sweetness.