Fish Tacos With Cilantro Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Fish Tacos With Cilantro Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; ⅓ cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons capers, plus a little caper juice; 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced (with seeds, if desired); 1 14-1 12 lbs cod fish fillets, tilapia fillets (or other firm fish) or 1 14-1 12 lbs mahi mahi fillets (or other firm fish); 1 cup fish-fry coating mix; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper or ¼ teaspoon cayenne; ½ teaspoon chili powder; salt; ground black pepper; about 1 cup peanut oil or vegetable oil; 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed in the microwave; 2 cups finely shredded cabbage; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, halved, pitted and diced

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons capers, plus a little caper juice
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced (with seeds, if desired)
1 14-1 12 lbs cod fish fillets, tilapia fillets (or other firm fish) or 1 14-1 12 lbs mahi mahi fillets (or other firm fish)
1 cup fish-fry coating mix
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper or ¼ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon chili powder
salt
ground black pepper
about 1 cup peanut oil or vegetable oil
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed in the microwave
2 cups finely shredded cabbage
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, halved, pitted and diced

1
To make the Cilantro Tartar Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, capers and jalapeno.
2
Cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
3
For the Fish: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
4
Rinse and pat dry the fillets.
5
Cut into 2-by-1-inch pieces.
6
In a bowl, mix the coating mix with 1/2 - 3/4 cup water.
7
The batter should be very thin, like pancake batter.
8
On a shallow dish or pie plate, mix flour, cayenne, chili powder and salt and black pepper to taste.
9
Pour oil into a large nonstick skillet to a depth of at least 1/4 inch.
10
Place over medium-high heat.
11
When oil is hot, fry fish.
12
Working in batches, dredge several pieces of fish in the flour mixture and then dip into the batter, allowing the excess batter to drip off.
13
Place in the hot oil and fry on all sides until browned, about 5 - 6 minutes.
14
Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep the fish hot.
15
Repeat with remaining fish.
16
To assemble, place some cabbage on each warm tortilla.
17
Top with 2 - 3 pieces of fish and a dollop of tartar sauce.
18
Garnish with green onions and diced avocado.

1587

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons capers, plus a little caper juice, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish Tacos With Cilantro Tartar Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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