Delicious Baked Fish Tacos That Will Change Your Dinner Game
Delicious Baked Fish Tacos are a flavorful delight that elevate any dinner, featuring crispy fish, fresh toppings, and zesty crema.
Equipment
- deep skillet
- Large bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1 pound White Fish Fillets cod or tilapia recommended
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
- 1 cup Cornmeal no substitutions needed
- 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for twist
- 1 teaspoon Cumin traditional cumin recommended
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic may alter texture
- 1 teaspoon Salt reduce for lower sodium
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for spice
- 2 large Eggs no substitutes
- ½ cup Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
- Vegetable Oil for frying
For Assembly & Toppings
- 8 small Corn Tortillas warm before serving
- 1 cup Shredded Cabbage or slaw mix
- 1 Ripe Avocado or guacamole
- ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt as alternative
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh lime juice recommended
- Fresh Cilantro Leaves for garnish
- Lime Wedges for serving
Instructions
How to Make Delicious Baked Fish Tacos
- Prepare the Fish: Pat white fish fillets dry, then cut into strips.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs and buttermilk together until well blended.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches around 350°F.
- Coat the Fish: Dip fish in dry mixture, wet mixture, and back in dry mixture for double coating.
- Fry the Fish: Fry the coated fish strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm corn tortillas in another skillet until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place cabbage on tortillas, add fried fish, and top with sliced avocado.
- Prepare the Lime Crema: Mix sour cream and lime juice, drizzle over tacos, and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve with Lime Wedges: Enjoy tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.