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Crispy Fish Tacos

Crispy Fish Tacos

Crispy battered fish topped with a pico slaw and a creamy lemon dill tartar sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • skillet
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Fried Cod

  • 2 pounds thick cut fresh cod, bones and skin removed
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • a pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup sparkling mineral water or beer
  • a neutral oil for frying

Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup dill pickle, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • a pinch black pepper

Pico de Gallo Slaw

  • 10 ounces green cabbage, very thinly sliced angel hair cabbage, if you can find it
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup roma tomatoes, seeds removed, diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • a big pinch sea salt and black pepper

Assembly

  • flour tortillas
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

Make the pico de gallo slaw

  • Combine the shredded green cabbage, finely chopped red onion, diced roma tomatoes, finely diced jalapeño, finely chopped cilantro, lime juice, Mexican crema, and a big pinch of sea salt and black pepper in a large bowl and mix until everything is evenly distributed.

Make the lemon dill tartar sauce

  • Combine the mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped dill pickle, fresh dill, and a pinch of black pepper in a small bowl. Chill until ready to use.

Make the crispy fried cod

  • Cut your cod into strips about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide, pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  • Slowly add the sparkling mineral water or beer, whisking until a thick batter forms. Chill the batter until the oil is ready for frying.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat and add 2 inches of oil.
  • Once the oil reaches 350°-375°, dip a piece of cod into the batter until coated.
  • Carefully place the battered cod into the hot oil. Repeat with 2-3 more pieces without overcrowding.
  • Remove the fried fish using a slotted spoon when golden brown and crispy, and transfer to a cooling rack. Season with salt.
  • Repeat the process until all fish is fried.

Assemble the tacos

  • Assemble the tacos by combining the fried cod, pico de gallo slaw, and lemon dill tartar sauce in your desired layers. Garnish with additional tartar sauce and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Battered Fish, Crispy Fish Tacos, Fish Tacos, Pico Slaw, seafood, Tartar Sauce
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