Best 6 Fried Fish Tacos Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our crispy fried fish tacos, a culinary delight that seamlessly blends the essence of Mexican and American cuisine. Picture succulent fish fillets, expertly coated in a golden-brown batter and fried to perfection, nestled in warm tortillas. Each taco bursts with a symphony of textures and flavors, from the flaky fish to the crunchy cabbage slaw, all harmonized by a zesty homemade chipotle crema. Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide, featuring three irresistible variations: classic fried fish tacos, baja-style fish tacos with a refreshing cabbage slaw, and Nashville hot fish tacos that pack a fiery punch. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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

WONDERFUL FRIED FISH TACOS



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Beer battered, fried fish tacos served with all the fixings. The fish of choice is cod, but haddock is also a good bet.

Provided by Christine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dark beer
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds cod fillets, cubed
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
20 (6 inch) corn tortillas
5 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup salsa
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together beer, flour, and salt.
  • Rinse fish, and pat dry. Cut into 10 equal pieces.
  • In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch oil to 360 degrees F (168 degrees C). Using a fork, coat fish pieces in batter. Slide coated fish into hot oil in batches; adjust heat to maintain oil temperature. Fry until golden, about 2 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon, and drain briefly on paper towels; keep warm. Repeat to fry remaining fish.
  • Stack 2 tortillas. Place a piece of fish and 1/2 cup cabbage in the center of the tortillas. Garnish with mayonnaise, lime wedges and salsa

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 353.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHOPPED FRIED-FISH TACOS (TACOS DE SALPICóN DE PESCADO)



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Take fried fish, break it up, and douse it with lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, chiles, and cilantro, and you have an incredible jumble of textures and flavors. Because you hack the fish into bits, there's no need to find perfect-for-presentation fillets, so this is a great way to use those that aren't flawless, as long as they're fresh.

Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Categories     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Lunch     Cod     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Tortillas     Lime Juice     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 16 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound skinless boneless cod, flounder, or tilapia fillets, cut into approximately 3-by-1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for frying
Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup finely diced white onions
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 fresh serrano or jalapeño chiles, finely chopped (including seeds), plus more to taste
5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive or vegetable oil
Warm corn tortillas, lime wedges, avocado slices, and Fresh Green Salsa , for serving

Steps:

  • Put the fish in a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and the salt, and toss well. Put the flour in another large bowl, add the fish, and toss very well to evenly coat the fish.
  • Pour 3 inches of canola oil into a Dutch oven or medium pot and heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches to avoid crowding the oil, shake off a little flour from the fish, then add the fish to the oil and fry until the pieces are lightly golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer the fried fish to a paper towel to drain.
  • When the fish is just cool enough to handle, put it in a large bowl and add the onions, cilantro, chiles, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Toss and mix well with your hands or a spoon, breaking up the strips into small pieces as you do. Season to taste with more lime juice, chiles, and salt.
  • Serve alongside tortillas and lime wedges, topped with avocado slices and Fresh Green Salsa.

BATTER FRIED HADDOCK FISH TACOS



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It's an easy and light recipe and great for anytime of the year. I think that it makes a fall/winter day festive and a great spring/summer season starter. The fish is fresh and inviting and the ingredients are just perfect. I'm still a novice in Mexican cuisine, but I am hoping that I did this recipe some justice!

Provided by R C

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 41

FISH TACO INGREDIENTS
12-16 medium yellow, blue or white corn tortillas
1 large egg
1/4 c whole milk
1/4 c water
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 lb haddock filets, cut into 4 x 1 x 1/4
4 c canola or vegetable oil
1/2 medium limes, juiced, plus for serving
1/2 pinch ground cumin
1 c fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
1 medium lime, sliced in rings, for garnish
1/2 c shredded mexican or feta cheese, for topping
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
3/4 c orange juice
1/4 c lime juice
1 c fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 c cilantro, fresh
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 Tbsp honey (heaping)
1/2 c canola or vegetable oil
CABBAGE SLAW
1/4 c rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 head green cabbage, finely shredded
1 large carrot, sliced julienne
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA
2 medium ripe, haas avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 small red onion, finrey chopped
1 medium ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
1 to 2 medium limes, juiced
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 to 2 Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
pinch salt and fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. CITRUS VINAIGRETTE: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for approximately 1 minute. Set aside.
  • 2. CABBAGE SLAW: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • 3. AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA: Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • 4. BATTER FRIED HADDOCK AND TORTILLAS: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 5. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place in the oven until soft and pliant, about 12 minutes. Remove and keep wrapped until ready to use.
  • 6. In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350 degrees F over high heat.
  • 7. In a large bowl, beat the egg with the milk and water. Add the flour, and baking powder, and whisk to make a thin batter. Dip the fish in the batter, turning to coat, and shake to remove any excess. Fry in batches in the oil until golden and crisp, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove, drain on paper towels.
  • 8. To serve, place 1 or 2 pieces of the fish inside each tortilla and top with some of the shredded cabbage, avocado-mango salsa and drizzle citrus vinaigrette. Squeeze with lime juice, and top with salsa to taste. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Yield: serves 8 NOTE: I used blue and yellow corn tortillas for this recipe and made it colorful and I was in a mood. But you can make it your own using whatever you like! Be creative!

FRIED FISH TACOS



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Categories     Beer     Fish     Fry     Picnic     Super Bowl     Cod     Summer     Tortillas     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart vegetable oil
12 to 16 corn tortillas
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup beer (not dark)
1 pound cod fillet, cut into 3- by 1-inch strips
Accompaniments: shredded lettuce, sour cream, avocado slices, chopped or sliced radish, red or green salsa, and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat 1 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy pot (2 to 3 inches deep) over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 360°F.
  • Meanwhile, separate tortillas and make 2 stacks of 6 to 8. Wrap each stack in foil and heat in oven 12 to 15 minutes.
  • While tortillas warm, stir together flour and salt in a large bowl, then stir in beer (batter will be thick). Gently stir fish into batter to coat. Lift each piece of fish out of batter, wiping any excess off on side of bowl, and fry fish in batches, turning once or twice, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Increase oil temperature to 375°F and refry fish in batches, turning once or twice, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
  • Assemble tacos with warm tortillas, fish, and accompaniments.

FRIED FISH TACOS



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Make and share this fried fish tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joni Young

Categories     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dark beer
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs cod fish fillets, cubed
1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
20 6-inch corn tortillas
5 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup salsa
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together beer, flour, and salt.
  • Rinse fish, and pat dry.
  • Cut into 10 equal pieces.
  • In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch oil to 360 degrees F (168 degrees C).
  • Using a fork, coat fish pieces in batter.
  • Slide coated fish into hot oil in batches; adjust heat to maintain oil temperature.
  • Fry until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Lift out with a slotted spoon, and drain briefly on paper towels; keep warm.
  • Repeat to fry remaining fish.
  • Stack 2 tortillas.
  • Place a piece of fish and 1/2 cup cabbage in the center of the tortillas.
  • Garnish with mayonnaise, lime wedges and salsa.

BAJA FRIED FISH TACOS



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My daughter Bethany and I love fish tacos! The best fish taco I ever had was at the San Diego Zoo in California. I don't know what it was about them, but I never forgot it and had to recreate it of course. This is my version, and yes you do use two taco shells per taco. :)

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 c dark beer
1/3 c all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
12 oz cod fillets (each about 1/2 in. thick)
vegetable oil
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c plain yogurt
pepper to taste
8 (6 inch) warm corn tortillas
1 1/2 c shredded cabbage, the more its finely shredded the better
salsa of your choice, optional
lime wedges

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, combine beer, flour, and salt. Whisk to blend well. After it is mixed, let it settle at room temperature for an hour. ** Then whisk vigorously before dunking the fish in it. This will give your fish a lighter crispier taste on the outside.
  • 2. Rinse fish, pat dry, and cut into 4 equal pieces.
  • 3. In a deep, heavy pan, heat 1 inch of oil over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer. Using a fork to turn fish, coat 2 pieces of fish with beer batter; lift out and drain briefly. Slide batter-coated fish into oil; turn up heat to maintain oil temperature. Cook, turning once, until fish is golden (about 2 minutes). Lift from oil with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. Keep warm while you batter and fry remaining 2 pieces of fish.
  • 4. Mix the mayonnaise with the yogart and season with pepper to taste; set aside.
  • 5. *** To assemble each taco, stack 2 warmed tortillas; top with fish and a fourth of the cabbage. Spoon on the mayonnaise mixture and salsa to taste. Squeeze lime over filling; then fold tortillas to enclose filling and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality fish. This will ensure that your tacos are as delicious as possible.
  • Season the fish well. This will help to bring out the flavor of the fish and make your tacos more enjoyable.
  • Don't overcook the fish. Fish cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it's cooked through.
  • Make your own tortillas. This is a great way to add an extra touch of authenticity to your tacos.
  • Experiment with different toppings. There are endless possibilities when it comes to taco toppings, so don't be afraid to get creative.

Conclusion:

Fried fish tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party appetizer. With so many different ways to make them, there's sure to be a fried fish taco recipe that everyone will love.

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