Best 6 Easy Fish Tacos Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our flavorful and easy fish tacos recipe, brought to you by Tasty. These tacos are a perfect blend of crispy fish, tangy slaw, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.

Our recipe includes three delicious variations to cater to different preferences: classic fish tacos with beer-battered cod, Baja fish tacos with grilled tilapia, and blackened fish tacos with spicy Cajun seasoning. Each taco is packed with bold flavors and textures, making them a delightful treat for lunch, dinner, or even a party.

The classic fish tacos feature a crispy beer batter that encases the flaky cod, while the Baja fish tacos offer a healthier alternative with grilled tilapia. The blackened fish tacos bring a kick of heat with their Cajun-spiced coating. All three variations are served with a vibrant slaw made from shredded cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. To complete the taco experience, we've included a creamy avocado sauce that adds a rich and velvety texture.

So gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the world of fish tacos. Get ready to satisfy your cravings with these easy and delicious recipes!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

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

EASY FISH TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 to 12 oz) breaded or battered fish fillets (6 fillets)
1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso® taco shells (12 shells)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (any variety)
6 cups coleslaw mix (from 16-oz bag)
Old El Paso® taco sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Bake fish fillets as directed on package. Cut each fillet into bite-size pieces.
  • 2. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
  • 3. In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise and seasoning mix; stir in coleslaw mix. Let stand 5 minutes. Fill shells with fish pieces and coleslaw mixture; top with taco sauce.

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

FISH TACOS



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I'm from San Diego and these taste just like home! We live in the south now, and nobody has heard of these! Serve with homemade pico de gallo, and lime wedges to squeeze on top!

Provided by BREESE823

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup beer
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon minced capers
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 quart oil for frying
1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
½ medium head cabbage, finely shredded

Steps:

  • To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).
  • To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.
  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm-fleshed fish such as tilapia, cod, or halibut for best results.
  • To make sure the fish is cooked through, use a flaky fork to check the center.
  • If you don't have fish tacos seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • Be generous with the toppings! The more toppings, the better the tacos will be.
  • To make a vegetarian version, use grilled portobello mushrooms instead of fish.

Conclusion:

These easy fish tacos are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that everyone will love. So what are you waiting for? Give these fish tacos a try today!

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