Crispy Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Crispy Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: peanut oil, for frying; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 3 eggs; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 2 lbs red snapper fillets or 2 lbs other firm flesh white fish fillets; 8 corn tortillas; 1/2 head napa cabbage, shredded; chili mayonnaise (see posted in my recipes); lime wedge, for garnish

Servings: persons

peanut oil, for frying
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
3 eggs
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 2 lbs red snapper fillets or 2 lbs other firm flesh white fish fillets
8 corn tortillas
1/2 head napa cabbage, shredded
chili mayonnaise (see posted in my recipes)
lime wedge, for garnish

1
To fry the fish: Fill a large heavy bottomed pot about 1/3 full of peanut oil. Heat to 375 degrees F.
2
While the oil is heating, put the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish. Break the eggs into another shallow dish, season with salt and pepper, and beat them with 2 tablespoons of water.
3
Cut the fish into 1-inch wide strips. Dip them into the egg, then coat them well with the breadcrumbs.
4
Set aside and let them rest for 10 minutes.
5
Cook the fish a few pieces at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Drain on paper towels.
7
To make the tacos: Heat a dry cast iron skillet over medium heat.
8
Warm a corn tortilla in the pan until it softens, about 30 seconds.
9
Place a fish strip on it, top with some of the shredded cabbage, and a big dollop of Chili Mayo.
10
Squeeze on some lime juice, roll up, and eat!

457

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: peanut oil, for frying, 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 3 eggs, kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Crispy Fish Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Fish Tacos

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