Tempura Tilapia Tacos Recipe

Name: Tempura Tilapia Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; 1/2 cup flour; 1 egg; 3 ice cubes; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons corn starch; 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt; 1 jalapeno sliced; 2 limes juiced; 8 corn tortillas; 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced, divided

Servings: persons

4 tilapia fillets
1/2 cup flour
1 egg
3 ice cubes
1/2 cup cold water
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
1 jalapeno sliced
2 limes juiced
8 corn tortillas
1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced, divided

1
Slice the tilapia filets in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, add flour, baking powder and corn starch. Whisk together until evenly combined. In a shallow dish or a plate with edges, add egg and water and whisk together. Add ice cubes.
2
In a large frying pan, add vegetable or canola oil till is covers the bottom with 1/4 inch of oil. Preheat to medium high heat, about 390 degrees.
3
In batches, coat fish in batter, and once oil is hot ( you can add a tiny bit of batter and if it floats to the top it is ready), add 4 pieces of fish for the first batch. Cook till golden brown on each side, about 1 minutes per side.
4
Remove and place on plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels.
5
Meanwhile, make crema: Add greek yogurt, lime juice, and jalapeno slices. Puree together, till smooth.
6
Plate tacos:Place tortila, add a few slices of cabbage, then place fish on top and top with a good dollop of crema.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tilapia fillets, 1/2 cup flour, 1 egg, 3 ice cubes, and more.

Yes, Tempura Tilapia 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.

Tempura Tilapia Tacos

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