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Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

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Fresh, crunchy, creamy, and zesty—these fish tacos bring bold flavor to every bite!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Fish:

1 lb white fish fillets (like tilapia or cod)

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp black pepper

¾ cup cold sparkling water

½ tsp salt

½ cup cornstarch

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp paprika

Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Cilantro Lime Slaw:

2 cups shredded green cabbage

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tbsp mayonnaise

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup shredded purple cabbage

1 tbsp honey

For the Sauce:

½ cup sour cream

¼ tsp cumin

2 tbsp mayonnaise

½ tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp lime juice

Salt, to taste

To Serve:

8 small corn or flour tortillas

Lime wedges

Extra chopped cilantro

Optional: avocado slices, pickled red onions, hot sauce

Instructions

Make the Slaw

Combine green and purple cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayo, honey, salt, and pepper. Chill.

Mix the Sauce

Whisk together sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and salt until smooth.

Prepare the Fish Batter

In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk in sparkling water until smooth.

Fry the Fish

Heat oil in a deep pan. Dip fish pieces in batter and fry until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Assemble Tacos

Warm tortillas. Add slaw, crispy fish, sauce, and any optional toppings.

Serve

Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges. #fish #seafood #fishtacos #tacos #tacorecipe #tasty

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