Description
Enjoy crispy white fish tacos with a creamy, zesty sesame ginger sauce that’s simple and delicious.
Ingredients
1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut), cut into taco-sized strips
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cold sparkling water
Vegetable oil for frying (canola or peanut oil preferred)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)
8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded cabbage or crunchy slaw mix
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges
Pickled jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
Pat the fish strips dry using paper towels and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the cold sparkling water while whisking until a smooth, slightly thick batter forms.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to about 2 inches deep, warming it to 350°F (175°C).
Dip each fish strip into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then carefully place them into the hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
While the fish is frying, combine the mayonnaise, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, and Sriracha in a medium bowl. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the oven.
To assemble the tacos, spread the sauce on the tortillas, then top with the crispy fish, shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, and pickled jalapeños if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Use cold sparkling water instead of beer to keep it alcohol-free.
Can replace Sriracha with a mild hot sauce or omit for less heat.
Ensure oil is hot enough for crispy fish without absorbing excess oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch or Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 590
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 55