But this sauce was 'Oh my gosh, this is so good, why didn't I know about this earlier'. I've never mixed hoisin sauce with mayonnaise before, and I must admit, I've never once even thought about combining the two, especially with relish. To start, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the hoisin sauce, pickle relish, and lemon juice.

That means they're totally appropriate for a weeknight dinner and that's a good thing since these will make your weeknights SO much better. These fried fish tacos ended up being super easy to make, which isn't something you can often say when frying is involved. I ended up stumbling upon a recipe for Crispy Fried-Fish Tacos and with sauce ingredients including hoisin, sweet pickle relish, and mayonnaise, I knew this was the one! CRISPY FRIED FISH TACOS RECIPE And since I feel like having a 'special sauce' can take a recipe from standard to phenomenal in a matter of seconds I was on the lookout for unique flavor combinations. I definitely wanted to use tilapia since I had a package in my freezer that I bought from Trader Joe last week. I figured since Cinco de Mayo is upon us, why not make some fish tacos for dinner! The last fish taco recipe I followed from Food and Wine made me weep with delight so, naturally, it was the first site I went to when looking for a new recipe. (This recipe for Crispy Fried Fish Tacos was originally published in May 2011, but was updated with new photos in 2018). Try to keep it to fresh veggies and creamy sauce.These Crispy Fried Fish Tacos are served with a delicious hoisin mayo sauce and green cabbage and are so, so easy to make at home! Honestly, my 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe is all you need! I love a variety of colors, flavors and textures in my but it's important to keep it relatively simple or the delicious, tender fish is going to get lost.

Don't go overboard with the taco toppings.

So use it moderately - and especially use it in the creamy chipotle lime sauce! While we do have a lot of other spices going on in these baked fish tacos, salt is going to the key ingredient that brings out all the delicious flavors of every element.

chipotle lime cream sauce (recipe below)Īny mild white fish will work great for fish tacos with slaw.

Then throw together the fish taco slaw! Serve With While the fish is baking, whisk sour cream, mayo, chiles, lime juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Gently rub the the seasoning into the fish.īake for 12-14 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. I love cast iron for these fish tacos but if you're using a baking sheet, feel free to line it with parchment paper for easy clean up. Add the fish to your baking dish, skillet, or baking sheet. You can slice fresh cabbage/carrots for the slaw or save even more time with a pre-made coleslaw mix. It's my favorite crunchy accompaniment and it pairs perfectly with the tender, flaky fish.

5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw - This fish taco slaw comes together in just 5 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients which means you can make it while the fish is baking.

Chipotle Lime Cream Sauce - This simple sauce is made with sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayo, chipotles in adobo, and lime juice for a simple drizzle that ties everything together!.

You can also skip the tortillas and make burrito bowls by adding rice instead!

Tortillas - Corn or flour tortillas will work well for this recipe.

You could also use a packet of taco seasoning in place of the spices. Feel free to add cayenne or paprika if you'd like. Spices - Cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and coriander are my favorites for fish tacos.Shrimp would also be delicious in place of the fish! But feel free to use your favorite flaky white fish. Cod - Cod is the perfect mild white fish for these fish tacos.If you liked these fish tacos with slaw, be sure to check out my Blackened Salmon Tacos, Lemon Butter Fish Spaghetti, and Easy Salmon Burgers.I love a good fried fish taco as much as the next girl, but I hate the way it makes my kitchen smell! In this recipe, you can let your oven do all the work! Which means you'll replace that fried vegetable oil smell with fragrant spices. Add some 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Slaw for crunch and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro to bring it all together! The classic spices and tender, flaky white fish are perfectly balanced with the cool, creamy chipotle lime sauce. And you might have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already! The ingredient list is short and sweet.

5 minutes of prep + 15 minutes of baking means you can have a healthy, satisfying dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes! 10 Baked Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Cream Sauce You Will Love These

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