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 whole Tilapia Fillets; 1/2 cups Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1 whole Egg; 1/2 cups Cold Water; 3 whole Ice Cubes; 1- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (or More Depending On The Size Of Your Frying Pan); 1 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt; 2 whole Limes, Juiced; 1 whole Jalapeno, Stem And Seeds Removed, Sliced; 8 whole Corn Tortillas; 1 cup Purple Cabbage, Thinly Sliced

Servings: persons

4 whole Tilapia Fillets
1/2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 whole Egg
1/2 cups Cold Water
3 whole Ice Cubes
1- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (or More Depending On The Size Of Your Frying Pan)
1 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
2 whole Limes, Juiced
1 whole Jalapeno, Stem And Seeds Removed, Sliced
8 whole Corn Tortillas
1 cup Purple Cabbage, Thinly Sliced

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Slice the tilapia fillets in half lengthwise.
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In a small bowl, add flour, baking soda and cornstarch.
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Whisk together until evenly combined.
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In a shallow dish or a plate with edges, add egg and water and whisk together.
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Add ice cubes.
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Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the egg mixture.
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Stir until combined, then repeat 2 more times until all the flour has been incorporated.
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The ice cubes slowly melt to keep batter cold.
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In a large frying pan, add vegetable or canola oil until it covers the bottom of the pan with 1/4 inch of oil.
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Preheat to medium high heat, about 390 F. 3.
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In batches, coat fish in batter and set them on a plate.
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Once oil is hot (you can add a tiny bit of batter into the oil and if it floats to the top it is ready), add 4 pieces of fish for the first batch.
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Cook until golden brown on each side, about 1 minutes per side.
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Remove fish from the oil using a spatula or tongs and place on plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels.
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Repeat cooking the rest of the fish.
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Meanwhile, make the crema: Add Greek yogurt, lime juice, and jalapeno slices into a food processor.
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Puree together until smooth.
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Assemble the tacos: Place a tortilla on your plate, add a few slices of cabbage, then place fish on top and top with a good dollop of crema.

585

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Calories

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Tilapia Fillets, 1/2 cups Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tempura Tilapia Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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