Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

300kcal
Prep 1 hour
Cook 30 minutes
Total 1 hour 30 minutes
Crispy fried halibut tacos with chipotle mayo and a mango-radish salsa for a bright, summery bite.
Servings 4 servings
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Seafood

Ingredients

  • 2 pound halibut sliced into 3/4–1″ strips
  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoon water do not use dehydrated
  • 2 cup panko breading
  • 1 red cabbage or lettuce or vinegary cole slaw
  • 1 bunch cilantro pick leaves, divide in half, chop one half
  • 1 bunch chives chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
  • 2 limes more for wedges/garnish
  • 2 mangoes diced small
  • 6 radishes diced small
  • 1 red onion diced small
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce e.g., Frank’s Xtra Hot
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 package tortillas

Method

  1. Cut the halibut diagonally at a 45° angle into 3/4″ to 1″ wide strips.
  2. Combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika in a shallow dish. Dredge the fish strips in the flour mixture to coat.
  3. Beat the eggs with 4 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon hot sauce. Pass the floured strips through the egg wash, then roll them in the panko breading until well coated.
  4. Heat oil for deep frying to 375°F (190°C). Fry the breaded fish in small batches until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels or a rack and season with additional salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  5. Make the chipotle mayo: puree the canned chipotle peppers until smooth, then add sour cream, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce and the juice of a lime. Blend until smooth, taste and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. Make the mango-radish salsa: remove pith/membranes from the limes and cut into small pieces or segment; combine with diced mangoes, red onion, diced radishes, 1 tablespoon chili powder, chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix well, season with salt and pepper, and chill.
  7. Lightly toast or grill the tortillas. Assemble tacos with 3–4 strips of fried fish, a spoonful of chipotle mayo, mango-radish salsa, cilantro, shredded cabbage (or chosen slaw), chopped chives, and hot sauce if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories300kcalCarbohydrates24gProtein22gFat15gSaturated Fat3gCholesterol120mgSodium550mgPotassium450mgFiber3gSugar6gVitamin A15IUVitamin C25mgCalcium80mgIron2mg

Notes

You can swap tilapia or mahi mahi for the halibut. Add more chipotle peppers or adobo for extra heat. Salsa can include finely diced jalapeño for more spice. Serves well with a light salad or quinoa.

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