EASY Fish Tacos Recipe with Cabbage Slaw - Valentina's Corner (Gluten Free) Fish tacos are one of my happy places. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine. I used a nice Pacific cod, which was the perfect complement to the bold chipotle slaw. 2 at best :). I use grilled mahi mahi and it soon very much reminds me of fish tacos I’ve had in Maui. Thanks, Robyn! Since my preference is for crunchy tacos, I tried mine in store-bought crispy shells and liked those. The slaw did have a kick to it, but that was more from the jalapeño, and will vary depending upon how much you use and how hot your jalapeño is. !” I told her she HAD TO at least try it! The second time I substituted good olive oil for the mayo, and our tasters ate it all with compliments. If you prefer your shrimp tacos with cabbage only, that is a perfectly tasty swap. Technique tip: Use a nonstick pan to make sure the fish doesn't stick. Place the sliced fish in a container and add the crushed garlic, spices, lime zest and oil. Stir in cilantro. My son, who has started speaking in movie references a little too often, compared it to âTexas Pete on more steroids than Stallone.â After adding sour cream, the heat from the tacos was a little more bearable. Hi Everyone, Are you looking for an easy dinner that satisfies a restaurant ⦠Gently fry for 3 to 6 minutes, until the underside of the fish turns opaque. 3. Yum!!! The slaw is so flavorful, with just enough bite from the jalapeño and depth of flavor from the cumin and chipotle powder, that it completely overwhelms the fish. I’ve been making this recipe since it came out and it’s always my go to. Easy Slaw for Fish Tacos. This slaw recipe is the best E-V-E-R! Iâm not a huge fan of corn tortillas, so I cooked them a little longer than probably intended by the author in order to give them a little crispiness and some brown spots. And as always, please take a gander at our comment policy before posting. Yes! This slaw would be the perfect zesty side dish or salad for picnics or buffets. Serving size 4 though? I made the slaw about an hour before serving, and it held together well, and even the next night, it had only weeped a little, and the liquid was easily mixed back together with the slaw. This made it a bit easier to fit them in the pan, and saved the trouble of trying to divide the cooked fillets. 2 Make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage and cucumber and creamy chipotle sauce; season with salt and pepper. 2. BTW, my daughter loved it! The tortillas are soft, the tilapia is flaky, and this slaw ⦠So, that is where the variation came in. Thaw fish, if frozen. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, 3 tablespoons lime juice, lime peel, chile, and garlic in large bowl. You’re so welcome, Herbietea! I do give my fish a bit of a ceviche treatment first and fry them in coconut oil. I must say I was on track to do so until I saw the basket of market-fresh cherry tomatoes on the counter. Taste and season with more salt if desired. 2. Now for the best part of these fish tacos, the slaw for the fish tacos! Use a spatula to flip the fillets and cook until opaque throughout. This is almost exactly my fish taco. We both agreed the recipe was amazingly easy, healthy, flavorful, and fast. The dressing consists of oil, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and shallots, highlighting the sometimes subtle flavors of the fennel. It was perfectly fine with me, though, as I had a lovely pork butt covered in the spice rub in the fridge that I intended to slow cook. The flavors were still there and undiluted. Originally published July 30, 2013.–Renee Schettler Rossi. I did not expect to like this fish tacos recipe as much as I did. Wipe any excess oil from the pan, and repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining two fillets. I told you I was torn.) It's delicately flavored but holds together well in the frying pan. (See? Then I added the chipotle powder and cumin to the slaw which made things a little spicy, too. Most of my favorite food-related happy places involve either avocados or chocolate, but tacos? It’s not a true ceviche. But they’re close. I just made do w what I had. And that's the problem. 2. I am torn. Love your personal touches. To serve, for each fish fillet, heat tortillas in a clean skillet in batches with the 1 remaining tablespoon oil, flipping them once, then place them on a plate. Thanks, Cathy! marinating) 25 Min (s) Prep 30 Min (s) Cook Ancho chile pepper powder and two kinds of shredded cabbage give these easy-to-make fish tacos their spicy-crunchy-creamy ⦠I love fish tacos and have been making and eating them for years. Here is the perfect recipe for incredibly delicious tilapia fish tacos paired with a refreshing cabbage slaw and a creamy avocado sauce. Reserve the mixture in a bowl. Lovely to hear that you fancy it as much as we do! Both versions were divine. And frying in coconut oil gives it a light tropical kind of hint. I used goatâs milk yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt. Some augmentations that would be fun to try in the future: Add jicama for crunch and a way to tone down the sauce, should it be too spicy for your diners. I made it 1 hour ahead, and it didn't get âweepyâ in the fridge. (You can always make it a touch more traditional by doubling up on the tortillas. 1. Fish Tacos with Honey Lime Cilantro Slaw â The BEST fish taco recipe! In frying the fish, I went ahead and cut the fillets into the final-size serving pieces before frying them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving and up to 2 days. How would I describe this fish tacos recipe? These were really good fish tacos that I will definitely be making again in the future. This worked perfectly for me as I used a bit of the remaining sauce to dress the tortilla before layering the pan-fried fish and slaw on the tortilla. Pat each fish fillet dry and lightly dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. I didn’t bread the fish nor did I use oil in the pan. To make the batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a medium bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until stiff but not dry peaks form. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Creamy chipotle cabbage slaw (makes 6 cups). 2. Itâs super easy to throw together: red cabbage *, onion, sour cream, cilantro, chipotles in adobo, lime juice / zest, ⦠I thought it was the right amount, but I like my food to bite back! I thought every component needed more salt, so I added salt to the fish while it was cooking and even sprinkled some salt on the corn tortillas while they were warming. You canât even taste it with all the other flavors going on. I’m NOT eating THAT! Hereâs everything youâll need: guacamole: lime, avocado, garlic powder, and salt.pickled cabbage: purple cabbage, coconut sugar, white vinegar. I did not have the spices here either. But the real proof that the tacos were amazing was that everyone kept eating the fish and drinking milk every so often to cool off their burning tongues. It is crunchy, flavorful, and so easy to make. Toss the vinaigrette with the cabbage mixture and cilantro right before serving the tacos so the cabbage stays crisp. Would love to try that the next time I make them. That sounds quite lovely, ruthie. Lately Iâve been getting unusually hot ones. Overall, these fish tacos were great, and making them as the recipe states yielded the perfect amount of heat. Combine the cabbages, carrots, onion, scallions, and jalapeño in a large bowl. Lena will make the recipe again, too, without the red onion, which she thought was too vibrant. Low Carb Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw. The texture of the fish was crisp on the outside and moist on the inside. This took the perfect amount of heat in the original recipe and made it way too much. Love to hear what you think of them when you try ’em…. Love to hear that, Suzanne. In a bowl, combine the sliced radishes, diced avocado, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. 2. I couldnât wait to make it again that night for my family, knowing that something this easy and this delicious would be a hit. With the slaw only resting for 20 minutes, I didnât refrigerate it because I didnât want ice-cold slaw going onto my hot fish. The combination was too much heat. Place on a paper towel-lined plate, drain the remaining oil from the pan, and repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining 2 fillets. I used 5 cups green cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots (2 carrots), 2/3 cup red onions, and 1/2 cup scallions. My intention was to make the recipe exactly as written. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion is translucent and the bell pepper is softened, about five minutes. This is not my idea of a fish taco. I think that a little more salt could be used in the flour and chipotle mixture, but this was fixed with a light salting after removing the fish from the oil. If you like things a bit spicier, you could definitely increase the chipotle, or add a nice spicy salsa. In trying to speed up an already quick and simple recipe, I cut my pound of halibut into 1-inch pieces rather than the 4-ounce fillets that the recipe called for, so each piece had much more seasoning than if Iâd left it as whole fillets. To store leftovers, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to three days. Place in the sink or over another bowl, and set aside to drain for about 15 minutes. I did add the cumin and chipotle powder to the slawâthese spices, to me, are what made the dish. Served on warmed corn tortillas and topped with ripe avocado slices, this Mexican-inspired meal is perfect for a summer dinner. Great recipe and quick to put together. These fish tacos look amazing and delicious!!! Substituted chipotle powder for smoked paprika, as that’s all I had, and I omitted the cumin. While there are a few tweaks Iâd make, based on my personal taste, I think this fish tacos recipe rates as a Testersâ Choice. We just ate it with some burgers the next night. I would just like to report that the slaw, which is over-the-top delicious, goes really well with some pulled pork. The tilapia is lightly pan-seared, rather than breaded and deep-fried, making these fish tacos a healthier alternative to many of their restaurant counterparts. No way. Lightly grease a grilling pan (olive or avocado oil). (Chances are you will have excess slaw. Making the slaw is pretty straightforward. This fish tacos recipe with creamy chipotle cabbage slaw is composed of pan-fried fish, creamy coleslaw, lime, cilantro, and corn tortillas. I have my own idea about what a fish taco is supposed to be, but the fact is, this made for a really tasty dinner. Make the fish tacos by adding your cod pieces to a bowl and ⦠I like the little tang it gives the fish with making it taste pickled. Nutrition Facts for Easy Fish Tacos. Then enter your email address for our weekly newsletter. If you're sensitive to spicy foods, you could do without the jalapeño or use less. Hate tons of emails? And love the salsa addition. I'd also try to substitute one of the vinegar options for half of the lime juice. Honestly, these fish tacos arenât complete without the crunchy slaw. Let us know what you think. I was searching for a creamy slaw recipe to add to leftover shredded chicken for a street taco vibe – I hit the holy grail! Preheat the oven to 180°C. These are easy, fresh, and delicious! It was extra late when we got home, and everyone was hungry. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, chipotle powder and 1 teaspoon salt. This is an easy keto dinner that I'd been putting off for a while because I never thought that keto fish tacos could live up to my favourite traditional fish tacos⦠but man I was wrong. Toss the slaw to recombine and then add a spoonful to each taco along with some cilantro, if desired. Remove from pan and let cool. :). It really needs something that can stand up to all of those flavors. We really enjoyed these fish tacos. She ate until she couldn’t eat another bite! I used tilapia fillets, and they were perfectly cooked at 3 minutes a side. The fish, on the other hand, does not keep well, so make just what you plan to eat in 1 sitting. My youngest daughter initially said, “ewwww fish tacos??? Enter your email address and get all of our updates sent to your inbox the moment they're posted. The chipotle powder in the slaw was not at all overwhelming. Just made the coleslaw and it’s delicious. Those two steps really make a fish taco for me. Grill over moderately high heat until ⦠Brush the fish with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cut each fillet in half and divide the fish evenly among the tortillas. Our roads are pretty bad so I didn’t go out. Try with deep-fried fish or even poke-style tuna! The next day, however, the leftover slaw did have some excess liquid. Cut each fish fillet in half and divide the fish evenly among the 8 tortillas. Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels. I cooked the fillets for 4 minutes on the first side and 3 on the second. I’d think a bottle of Bohemia. Always! Although totally out of the norm for Baja-style fish tacos, I enjoy a garnish of fresh tomato salsa on my fish tacos and, if Iâm really hungry, a slice of avocado as well. Add two tortillas at a time and toast on either side then set them on a plate. We liked the slaw so much that I was glad I didnât decrease the recipe, even though we had about half of it left over. 55 Min (s) (incl. Really looking forward to hearing which recipe from the site you try next. I'll definitely try adding other vegetables, like jicama and cucumber. Fish Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Cabbage Slaw Recipe © 2013 Daphne Oz. I love fish tacos, and these were really good. Thanks for letting us know! 1. 3 large scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced, 1 jalapeño, minced (discard the seeds and ribs if you want less heat), 1 pound mild fish (such as tilapia, halibut or cod), cut into four fillets. Attach it below. For this healthier, grilled version of fish tacos, chef Kerry Simon enriches the guacamole with low-fat sour cream and adds lots of flavor with sliced jalapeños, red onion ⦠Top with a helping of the sautéed veggies and a good amount of the slaw and serve with cilantro, if desired. Works for me anyway. Pat each fish fillet dry and lightly dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. I used snapper, as it was the best option in my market. Never liked the battered version — the batter gets soggy and ick! There was just a little liquid that I simply stirred back into the slaw. That cabbage slaw came in very handy. I agree, it’s a damn fine slaw. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The ingredients are available year-round, which makes this recipe good for any day of the year. Perhaps even better than what you find in Baja California. We like to serve these Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw in the sturdy texture of corn tortillas, but you can use flour tortillas. I don’t want to cook the fish that way, but I put fillets in a zipper bag with some sliced onion, a few cracked peppercorns and a good squeeze of lime juice (I salt them before frying) — maybe as much as a tablespoon per fillet. Photo © 2013, Fish Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Cabbage Slaw, 4 cups shredded green cabbage (1 medium to large cabbage), 3 large scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or 1/8 cup fresh lime juice plus 1/8 cup Champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt, or to taste, 1 pound mild white fish (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia), cut into 4 fillets, 8 small corn tortillas, warmed (or 16 tortillas if you want to be authentic). I will make myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Use a rubber spatula to flip the fillets and finish cooking. This is the homemade version of the kind of comfort food I love. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lime juice, vinegar, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper until creamy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. These were EXCELLENT! As my kids like white extra-sharp Cheddar cheese on their fish tacos, I made half the batch with the addition of the cheese. Fish sauce.. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, chipotle powder, and 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste. Forget the cilantro. How do you do your ceviche treatment, Ruthie? Clean grill pan if necessary, then heat it over medium heat and brush with olive oil. It looks like there are a lot of ingredients for the slaw, but the recipe is straightforward, simple, and comes together quickly and easily. So, I made my slaw which is close to this recipe. We'd love to see your creations on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. It was pretty good but I believe the cumin & chipotle powder would have been better. Since there was chipotle powder on the fish, I left it out of the slaw. Light and refreshing, this slaw of endive, fennel, and apple adds a bright crispness your fish tacos would otherwise lack. If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #LeitesCulinaria. Sprinkle ⦠Preparation. 1. Toss together the cabbage, carrots, avocado, green onions, and cilantro with the dressing. Maybe even better thanks to the creamy chipotle slaw. Me and my husband really love fish, gonna definitely try it this way, thank you! I ate 4 tacos all by myself. I used tilapia, and it held up really well to the frying. See, thin, delicate corn tortillas have a tendency to fall apart due to the moisture from the hot fish. Will do a review when I can do it up RIGHT!! Then tell us. Remove about â
of the mixture and refrigerate in a smaller bowl (this is your ⦠3. ;) Oh, and I usually use snapper or tilapia. At the last moment I added a handful of these flavor bombs, diced in half, to the slaw. Without those flavors, the tacos would've been bland (except for that jalapeño!). Get our Fennel-Apple Slaw recipe. In a large bowl, combine the cabbages, carrots, onions, scallions and jalapeño. I made them with cod, the special at the fish market that day. These easy, Fish Tacos have baked Alaskan Cod, avocado and a homemade Cilantro Lime Cole Slaw.You can top them with your favorite toppings like cheese (regular or vegan cheese), taco sauce and fresh, chopped cilantro. Sometimes I fry the onion from the marinade until crispy and use it for a garnish. Adapted from Daphne Oz | Relish | William Morrow, 2013, Okay, so these fish tacos with cabbage, lime, and cilantro aren’t exaaaaaactly like what we’ve experienced in Baja. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Thank you! 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