Description
Enjoy these incredibly crispy baked fish tacos, a lighter alternative to fried, topped with a zesty, refreshing slaw. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod or tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- For the Zesty Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- Lightly dredge each piece of fish in the flour, then dip it into the egg, and finally coat it thoroughly with the panko mixture.
- Place the coated fish pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
- While the fish bakes, prepare the slaw. In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt. Toss to combine.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions (you can warm them in a dry skillet or in the oven).
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with the crispy baked fish and top with the zesty slaw.
Notes
- For extra crispy fish, ensure the panko coating is even and press it firmly onto the fish.
- You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the panko mixture for a little heat.
- Other white fish like mahi-mahi or snapper can be used.
- Serve with your favorite hot sauce or avocado slices, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg