Spicy Fish Tacos

⏱ 23 mins 🍽 2 tacos, 2 serving(s) 🌶 mexican 🏷 < 30 Mins

These spicy fish tacos feature tilapia fillets coated in a seasoned breadcrumb crust and pan-fried until crisp. They are served in warm flour tortillas with a cooling sauce made from sour cream, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. This Mexican-inspired recipe comes together in just 23 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a speedy yet satisfying dinner.

Spicy Fish Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 2 medium tilapia fillets
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/8 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 flour tortillas, heated 30 sec. in microwave

Method

  1. Combine the sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl, then refrigerate the sauce.
  2. Lightly whisk the egg with the mayonnaise in a pie plate until you have a smooth mixture.
  3. On a sheet of waxed paper, mix together the breadcrumbs, onion powder, Mexican oregano, chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Warm the vegetable oil and butter together in a large, heavy-based skillet.
  5. Coat each tilapia fillet first in the egg mixture, then press it into the seasoned breadcrumbs to cover completely.
  6. Fry the coated fish in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing the hot fish into warmed flour tortillas and topping with the chilled sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium573300 mg

Recipe details

Category< 30 Mins
Cuisinemexican
Authoradoptagreyhound5