Fried Fish Tacos Recipe

white fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: pollock

Grilled fish reduces calories and pollock is often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Smashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories and sour cream is a budget-friendly option.

Prepare the fish by cutting it into strips and seasoning with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.

Dredge the fish strips in flour, then dip in water, and coat with cornmeal.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the fish strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.

Assemble the tacos by placing a few strips of fried fish on each tortilla.

Top with shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Add sliced jalapeño for heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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