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Crispy Tilapia Fish Tacos with Slaw
Crispy tilapia fish tacos with slaw are simply the best fish tacos ever, so amazing that people will suggest you open your own restaurant immediately. These incredible tacos feature perfectly crispy tilapia that maintains tender interior while achieving golden, crunchy exterior. The fresh slaw adds cooling crunch and bright flavors that complement the crispy fish, creating restaurant-quality results that exceed all expectations for homemade fish tacos.
Best fish tacos ever. Anybody who eats these is going to tell you to go open your own restaurant immediately. I’ve had plenty of people tell me “I don’t like fish, but these tacos are amazing!” My secret in this recipe is the diet ginger ale. A lot of people use ginger beer, but I like the diet ginger ale because I find the batter is lighter and more crispy with all the flavor you get from ginger beer. Make ’em, eat ’em, love ’em, add them to your rotation. Top with jalapeno slices, if desired.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 tacos
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Ingredients
Tartar Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Slaw:
2 cups chopped cabbage
½ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Ginger-Battered Tilapia:
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup diet ginger ale
1 pound tilapia (bream), raw
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
Directions
Mix mayonnaise, onion, pickles, and lemon juice for tartar sauce in a bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until needed.
Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Mix garlic and ginger with rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl; pour over slaw and toss to coat. Refrigerate until needed.
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
While oil is heating, mix flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Slowly add ginger ale and mix to combine. You don’t want the batter to be overly thick; excess batter should be able to coat the fish entirely, but still be able to drip off.
Pat tilapia chunks dry and dredge in the batter until thoroughly coated.
Test the oil by adding a few drops of batter in it; when the batter begins to bubble and float, the oil is ready. Working in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pot, carefully lower some tilapia into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining tilapia.
To serve, place slaw on warm tortillas. Top with tilapia and tartar sauce.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 974 | Calories |
| 70g | Fat |
| 57g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 974 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 70g | 90% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 51% |
| Cholesterol 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium 914mg | 40% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium 254mg | 20% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 784mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
